ETE DE JEQUITINHONHA - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais

ETE DE JEQUITINHONHA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jequitinhonha, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,776 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge into receiving water bodies. The plant's operational details and treatment processes are managed within the municipal sanitation framework. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. The Jequitinhonha River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows through the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for local communities and agriculture. Downstream ecosystems include riparian forests and wetlands that provide habitat for fish and migratory birds. Maintaining effluent quality is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological balance of the river and its estuary.