Overview
ETE Itaobim is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Itaobim, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving approximately 7,004 people. It discharges treated effluent into the Jequitinhonha River basin.
ETE Itaobim is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Itaobim, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 7,004 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) for most inland discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting national effluent standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. The Jequitinhonha River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for communities in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Jequitinhonha River is a vital watercourse in eastern Brazil, supporting local communities and biodiversity. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining aquatic habitats and human uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Itaobim is located in Itaobim, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves the local community of São Pedro do Jequitinhonha.
The plant serves approximately 7,004 people, making it a small to medium-sized treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for inland discharges to protect water quality.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Compliance with effluent standards helps protect the Jequitinhonha River and downstream ecosystems.
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