Overview
ETE CRISTALIA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Cristália, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 1,028 residents and discharges 74.30 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE CRISTALIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cristália, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 1,028 residents, reflecting the scale of this inland community in the southeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical under national regulations, which align with general international practices for communities of this size. The plant discharges a treated volume of 74.30 cubic meters, indicating its operational capacity for the local population. The treated effluent from ETE CRISTALIA is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows through the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local communities that rely on its waters for agriculture and domestic use. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological balance of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CRISTALIA is located in Cristália, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant is situated on Rua Progresso in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 1,028 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE CRISTALIA provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for small agglomerations in Brazil.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards similar to international guidelines. For small communities like Cristália, secondary treatment is typical to meet water quality objectives for receiving water bodies.
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