Overview
ETE GONCALVES_SEDE is a secondary treatment plant in Gonçalves, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving a population of 980. It discharges 140.82 units of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation.
ETE GONCALVES_SEDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gonçalves, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of approximately 980 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater. It operates as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Itajubá. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE GONCALVES_SEDE meets the standard level of treatment required for small communities in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, mandate adequate treatment for wastewater discharge to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 140.82 units, reflecting its scale and operational capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the preservation of the surrounding watershed. The region is part of the Rio Sapucaí basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Paraná River system. This downstream network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Sapucaí basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande, which flows into the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for regional water supply. The area's mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall patterns influence runoff and water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GONCALVES_SEDE is located in Gonçalves, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Itajubá.
The plant serves a population of approximately 980 residents, providing secondary wastewater treatment for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Rio Sapucaí basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Paraná River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small communities in Brazil under national regulations such as CONAMA resolutions.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants like ETE GONCALVES_SEDE must comply with discharge standards to protect water quality, with secondary treatment being typical for small agglomerations.
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