Overview
ETE Coracao de Jesus is a secondary treatment plant serving 6,224 people in Coracao de Jesus, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 414.72 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Coracao de Jesus is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Coracao de Jesus, a city in the northern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,224 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the state's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater before discharge. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental framework, which mandates treatment for all urban agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Sao Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Sao Francisco River basin, which flows northward through Minas Gerais and Bahia before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Sao Francisco River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Coracao de Jesus is located in the city of Coracao de Jesus, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 6,224 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the municipality.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Sao Francisco River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater before discharge into water bodies.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet water quality goals.
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