ETE CORDISBURGO - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cordisburgo, Minas Gerais

ETE CORDISBURGO is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cordisburgo, a town in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 2,942 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community in the southeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a facility in Brazil, it operates under the national environmental regulations set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and state-level agencies, which establish discharge standards for treated effluent. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is appropriate to meet basic water quality requirements. The treated effluent from ETE CORDISBURGO is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio das Velhas basin, a tributary of the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River is one of Brazil's most important waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

The treated effluent from ETE CORDISBURGO flows into local streams that are part of the Rio das Velhas watershed, which drains into the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River basin is a major ecological corridor in eastern Brazil, supporting diverse fish species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, contributing to the health of this important river system.