Overview
ETE MALACACHETA is a secondary treatment plant serving Malacacheta, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting sanitation for approximately 7,500 residents.
ETE MALACACHETA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Malacacheta, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 7,475 people, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated along MG-217 in the southeastern region of Brazil. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE MALACACHETA employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards typical for Brazilian wastewater treatment. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for communities of this size to protect public health and water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies, which are part of the broader drainage network of the Doce River basin. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the water resources of southeastern Brazil. Proper treatment helps safeguard downstream ecosystems and water users.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Doce River basin, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Doce River watershed is ecologically important, supporting diverse freshwater species and providing water for communities and industries. Effective treatment at ETE MALACACHETA helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MALACACHETA is located on MG-217 in Malacacheta, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the local population in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 7,475 people, making it a small to medium-sized treatment facility for the region.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Doce River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
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