ETE DE JURAMENTO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Juramento, Minas Gerais, Brazil

ETE DE JURAMENTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Juramento, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,544 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community in the southeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations, secondary treatment is typically required for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 130.75 units, indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that drain into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. Proper treatment at ETE DE JURAMENTO helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the São Francisco River, which flows through the semi-arid interior of Brazil before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The São Francisco basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting endemic fish species and serving as a critical water source for the region. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this important river system.