Overview
ETE CRISTINA_SEDE is a wastewater treatment plant in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving approximately 103,567 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE CRISTINA_SEDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Luzia, within the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 103,567, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants serving over 100,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio das Velhas basin, a major 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 downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Rio das Velhas watershed, which flows into the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's longest and most ecologically significant rivers. The São Francisco basin supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and provides water for millions of people. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CRISTINA_SEDE is located in Santa Luzia, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte.
The plant serves approximately 103,567 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Rio das Velhas basin, which flows into the São Francisco River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For plants serving around 100,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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