Overview
ETE ITAPECERICA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Itapecerica, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving approximately 13,885 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE ITAPECERICA is a wastewater treatment facility located in Itapecerica, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 13,885 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration within the region. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local sanitation infrastructure managed by municipal authorities. As a plant serving a medium-sized population, ETE ITAPECERICA is expected to comply with Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge limits. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements. Its operational context aligns with typical municipal wastewater management in the region. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio São Francisco basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. Proper treatment at ETE ITAPECERICA helps protect water quality in the region's rivers and contributes to the ecological health of the broader watershed.
Environmental context
ETE ITAPECERICA discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio São Francisco basin, a major river system in eastern Brazil. The basin supports diverse ecosystems, including the Cerrado savanna and Atlantic Forest remnants, and provides critical water resources for agriculture, industry, and communities. Downstream, the river eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting both freshwater and coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ITAPECERICA is located in Itapecerica, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, along Rodovia Teodoro Alves Lamounier.
The plant serves approximately 13,885 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Rio São Francisco basin. The basin ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. Plants serving populations of this size are typically required to achieve secondary treatment levels.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds. This ensures compliance with national discharge limits and protects downstream water quality.
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