ETE DISRITO INDUSTRIAL - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Cambuí, Minas Gerais

ETE DISRITO INDUSTRIAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Santa Edwiges area of Cambuí, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a small population of 380 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small urban community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required for most municipal wastewater under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions). The plant's discharge volume of 45.88 units indicates its operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande basin, part of the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect local streams from untreated sewage, contributing to the ecological health of the region.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River, which eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports aquatic biodiversity and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.