Overview
ETE Divisópolis is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,227 people in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 266.98 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Divisópolis is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Divisópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,227 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for all urban wastewater discharges. The plant's discharge volume is 266.98 m³/day, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that drain into the Jequitinhonha River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jequitinhonha River basin, a major watershed in eastern Brazil that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This region is characterized by semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall, making water resources particularly sensitive to pollution. The downstream environment supports aquatic biodiversity and provides water for agriculture and human consumption, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Divisópolis is located in Divisópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on Avenida Horminio Pereira Rocha in the Encruzilhada neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 2,227 residents of Divisópolis, a small municipality in southeastern Brazil.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Jequitinhonha River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which mandate adequate wastewater treatment for all urban discharges to protect water quality.
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