Overview
ETE INACIA DE CARVALHO is a secondary treatment plant serving 463 people in São José da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 165.89 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE INACIA DE CARVALHO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in São José da Lapa, a city in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 463 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community within the densely populated Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from ETE INACIA DE CARVALHO ultimately drains into the Rio das Velhas basin, a major tributary of the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River is one of Brazil's most important waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water for millions of people downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these downstream water resources from organic pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Rio das Velhas, a key tributary of the São Francisco River. The São Francisco basin supports a rich diversity of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence flow rates and dilution capacity, making consistent treatment essential for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE INACIA DE CARVALHO is located in São José da Lapa, a city in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 463 people, indicating it is a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is generally required for inland discharges to protect water quality. Plants of this scale are typically overseen by state environmental agencies such as FEAM in Minas Gerais.
The plant discharges an average of 165.89 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day, which is consistent with its small service population.
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