Overview
ETE Monte Carmelo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 24,268 people in Monte Carmelo, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE Monte Carmelo is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monte Carmelo, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 24,268 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Monte Carmelo is subject to federal regulations under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the broader basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply downstream. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Monte Carmelo is located in Monte Carmelo, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipal area.
The plant serves approximately 24,268 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and ANA guidelines, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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