Overview
ETE MONTE SIAO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Monte Sião, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving approximately 15,098 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE MONTE SIAO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Antonieta neighborhood of Monte Sião, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 15,098 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by hilly terrain and a subtropical climate. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE MONTE SIAO is subject to national regulations including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997). For a plant serving approximately 15,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use downstream. Proper treatment at ETE MONTE SIAO helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin, which eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. The area's subtropical climate and agricultural land use make effective nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MONTE SIAO is located in the Jardim Antonieta neighborhood of Monte Sião, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 15,098 people in Monte Sião and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Rio Grande, a tributary of the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent standards and the National Water Resources Policy.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoons.
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