Overview
ETE Matadouro Bom Despacho serves approximately 25,849 people in Bom Despacho, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, contributing to the São Francisco River basin.
ETE Matadouro Bom Despacho is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bom Despacho, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Serving a population of around 25,849, the plant is part of the region's sanitation infrastructure, managed under Brazilian environmental regulations. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Brazil's national wastewater policies, which align with CONAMA resolutions. The plant operates within the regulatory framework set by state environmental agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into 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 downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the São Francisco River basin, which flows northward through the Brazilian Highlands before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The basin is ecologically significant, hosting endemic fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for aquatic fauna. Downstream waters support irrigation and drinking water supplies for numerous communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bom Despacho, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the Southeast region.
The plant serves approximately 25,849 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the São Francisco River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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