Overview
ETE CURVELO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Curvelo, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 63,493 and discharges into local water bodies.
ETE CURVELO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Curvelo, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 63,493, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. It operates under the national regulatory framework. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for downstream water supply and irrigation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the São Francisco River basin, which flows northward through Minas Gerais and Bahia before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The São Francisco River is a critical water resource for semi-arid regions of Brazil, supporting agriculture, hydropower, and biodiversity. The watershed includes ecologically sensitive areas that depend on adequate wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CURVELO is located in Curvelo, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves the municipality of Curvelo and its surrounding areas.
ETE CURVELO serves a population equivalent of approximately 63,493 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the São Francisco River basin. The effluent eventually flows into the São Francisco River, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE CURVELO operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Minas Gerais environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes. Effluent must comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 discharge standards.
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