Overview
ETE ERPAI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 48,886 and is located inland, discharging into the Paranaíba River basin.
ETE ERPAI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ituiutaba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 48,886, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the São José district, near the Paranaíba River, and operates within the Southeast region of Brazil. As a plant serving a medium-sized population, ETE ERPAI is expected to meet Brazilian national standards for wastewater treatment, which generally require secondary treatment for such agglomerations. Brazilian regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, set effluent quality standards to protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from ETE ERPAI is discharged into the Paranaíba River, which flows into the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Paraná River's diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paranaíba River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, ultimately draining into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment at ETE ERPAI helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ERPAI is located in Ituiutaba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the São José district near the Paranaíba River.
ETE ERPAI serves approximately 48,886 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated wastewater from ETE ERPAI is discharged into the Paranaíba River, which is part of the Paraná River basin.
ETE ERPAI helps protect the Paranaíba River and downstream waters in the Paraná River basin, including the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE ERPAI operates under Brazilian national standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality limits to protect water bodies. For a plant serving ~48,886 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
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