Overview
ETE Lagoa Santa MG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 16,159 people in Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Lagoa Santa MG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the city of Lagoa Santa, within the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 16,159 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant of this scale in Brazil, it is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. Plants serving this population typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or anaerobic systems, which are common in the region. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain 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 diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption across multiple states.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which flows into the Rio das Velhas and then the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River basin is ecologically significant, hosting a variety of fish species and supporting riparian forests. The river also supplies water to the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil, making water quality management critical for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Lagoa Santa MG is located in the city of Lagoa Santa, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte.
The plant serves approximately 16,159 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Rio das Velhas basin, which flows into the São Francisco River.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
Plants of this scale in Brazil commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, anaerobic reactors, or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards.
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