Overview
ETE Iturama is a wastewater treatment plant serving Iturama, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 34,377.
ETE Iturama is a wastewater treatment facility located in Iturama, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 34,377 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent standards. The designed capacity of 1.00 suggests the plant is sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Parana River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE Iturama helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Parana River basin. This basin is a critical water resource for southeastern Brazil, supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity. The downstream environment includes sensitive aquatic habitats that rely on good water quality. Effective wastewater treatment at ETE Iturama helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological integrity of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Iturama is located in Iturama, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 34,377 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from ETE Iturama is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Parana River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set effluent standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard to meet regulatory requirements and protect receiving water bodies. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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