Overview
ETE GUNHAES is a secondary treatment plant serving Guanhães, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges approximately 280 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE GUNHAES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guanhães, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 2,121 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Brazil's national regulatory framework, CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, mandates secondary treatment for urban wastewater, and this plant aligns with that requirement. The facility treats an average daily flow of about 280 cubic meters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Doce River basin. The Doce River flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities downstream. Proper treatment at ETE GUNHAES helps protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Doce River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Doce River is a major waterway in southeastern Brazil, supporting fish populations and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall influence flow patterns, making consistent treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GUNHAES is located in Guanhães, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the local municipality.
The plant serves approximately 2,121 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that is part of the Doce River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE GUNHAES provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for urban wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban areas, with more stringent standards for sensitive water bodies.
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