ETE DE ITACARAMBI_SEDE - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Itacarambi, Minas Gerais

ETE DE ITACARAMBI_SEDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Itacarambi, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,314 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for most Brazilian wastewater systems under national regulations. This level of treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets basic environmental standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the São 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 aquatic environments.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the São Francisco River basin, a major river system in eastern Brazil. The São Francisco River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. Proper treatment at this facility helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological balance of the downstream environment.