Overview
ETE JANAUBA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Janaúba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving 3,562 people with a discharge volume of 175.39 (unit unspecified).
ETE JANAUBA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Janaúba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a population of 3,562, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the municipal infrastructure of the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment aligns with typical requirements for small agglomerations under Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, which mandate adequate treatment before discharge into water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses, contributing to the protection of the São Francisco River basin, a major river system in southeastern Brazil. The plant plays a role in safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including the São Francisco River and its eventual outflow into the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JANAUBA is located in Janaúba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The address is Avenida Marcelino Rodrigues Siqueira, Barbosas, Janaúba.
The plant serves a population of 3,562 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the São Francisco River basin. The plant's secondary treatment ensures compliance with Brazilian discharge standards.
ETE JANAUBA provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for small communities under Brazilian environmental regulations.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small plants like ETE JANAUBA, secondary treatment is generally sufficient to meet discharge standards and protect water quality in the receiving basin.
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