Overview
ETE Engenheiro Navarro is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving 2,760 people in Engenheiro Navarro, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 214.27 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE Engenheiro Navarro is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the city of Engenheiro Navarro, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,760 residents, classifying it as 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. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical under national regulations, which align with the general requirements for wastewater treatment before discharge into water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Jequitinhonha River basin, ultimately flowing to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local communities. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Engenheiro Navarro is located in the city of Engenheiro Navarro, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves the local urban area.
The plant serves approximately 2,760 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the municipality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for most urban areas, and plants must comply with discharge standards set by CONAMA resolutions.
For small agglomerations like Engenheiro Navarro (under 10,000 people), secondary treatment is typical and often achieved through compact systems such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions.
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