Overview
ETE JARDIM CANADA is a wastewater treatment plant in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving approximately 5,460 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE JARDIM CANADA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Canadá neighborhood of Nova Lima, within the Belo Horizonte metropolitan region in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 5,460 residents, placing it in the small-scale municipal treatment category. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997), which set effluent discharge limits and water quality goals. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows 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 agriculture, hydropower, and biodiversity in the semi-arid northeast.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Rio das Velhas watershed, which drains into the São Francisco River basin. The São Francisco River flows northward through Minas Gerais and Bahia before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes the Rio das Velhas, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and urban use. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and sustaining regional water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM CANADA is located in the Jardim Canadá neighborhood of Nova Lima, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is part of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 5,460 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Rio das Velhas basin, which flows into the São Francisco River.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent standards and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997). State-level environmental agencies in Minas Gerais oversee permitting and compliance.
For small-scale plants in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors. This reduces organic matter and suspended solids to meet discharge limits.
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