Overview
ETE Estacao Ambiental Varzea das Palmeiras is a secondary treatment plant in Carmópolis de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving about 7,069 people with a discharge volume of 432.00 m³/day.
ETE Estacao Ambiental Varzea das Palmeiras is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carmópolis de Minas, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,069 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Rio Grande basin, part of the Paraná River system, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture in southeastern Brazil.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande basin, a tributary of the Paraná River, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. The region's climate is tropical with wet summers, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and nutrients before discharge, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Carmópolis de Minas, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 7,069 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants of this scale.
The plant discharges 432.00 m³ of treated wastewater per day.
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