Overview
ETE Filomena Cartafina is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 38,404 people, supporting the local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Filomena Cartafina is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Uberaba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 38,404 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation network. It is situated in the Jardim Induberaba neighborhood, along Avenida Filomena Cartafina. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Filomena Cartafina operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. For a plant serving around 38,000 people, typical treatment standards include secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards set by CONAMA resolutions. The plant's design and operation are expected to comply with these regulations to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the largest river systems in South America. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing untreated sewage from entering the region's waterways, thereby protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality for communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture and urban centers. The plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, mitigating eutrophication risks and safeguarding water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Filomena Cartafina is located on Avenida Filomena Cartafina in the Jardim Induberaba neighborhood of Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 38,404 people, making it a medium-sized municipal treatment facility in the Uberaba region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. State environmental agencies oversee permitting and compliance.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national standards for organic matter and nutrient removal, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.
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