Overview
ETE HORTO IPATINGA is a secondary treatment plant in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving approximately 3,860 people. It discharges 479.52 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
ETE HORTO IPATINGA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ipatinga, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a population of around 3,860 residents, operating as a secondary treatment facility. The plant is situated in the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço, an industrial and urban region in southeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment effectively reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant processes an average daily flow of 479.52 cubic meters, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Doce River basin. The Doce River flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean, passing through ecologically sensitive areas. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the health of aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Doce River basin, which flows through Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The secondary treatment process reduces pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in the river and its downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE HORTO IPATINGA is located in Ipatinga, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, within the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço.
The plant serves approximately 3,860 people in the Ipatinga area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Doce River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for municipal wastewater in Brazil, effectively reducing organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by national standards under the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this scale, ensuring compliance with discharge quality requirements.
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