Overview
ETE Filtros Anaerobios de Coqueiral is a secondary treatment plant serving Coqueiral, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting downstream ecosystems.
ETE Filtros Anaerobios de Coqueiral is a wastewater treatment plant located in Coqueiral, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,693 people and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for a small agglomeration. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, but within 50 km of the Atlantic coastline. The plant employs anaerobic filter technology as its treatment process. With a discharge volume of 447.44 cubic meters per day, the plant manages the wastewater generated by the local community. Under Brazilian regulations, secondary treatment is standard for municipalities of this size, ensuring that effluent meets quality standards before release into the environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, particularly for communities relying on these water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Coqueiral, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Its address is Rua João Elói, Coqueiral, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Três Pontas - Boa Esperança.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,693 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment using anaerobic filter technology, which is standard for small agglomerations in Brazil and effectively reduces organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipalities of this size. Compliance is overseen by state environmental agencies, ensuring effluent meets quality standards to protect water resources.
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