Overview
ETE Nova Esperanca Juatuba is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,109 people in Juatuba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 336.96 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Nova Esperanca Juatuba is a wastewater treatment plant located in Juatuba, within the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,109 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility under Brazilian sanitation regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian environmental legislation (CONAMA resolutions) for most municipal wastewater. This process typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 336.96 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Paraopeba River basin, a 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. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Paraopeba River basin, which flows into the São Francisco River, a major Brazilian river that empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The São Francisco basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and provides water for millions of people. Effective secondary treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida das Indústrias in Juatuba, within the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 2,109 residents, making it a small-scale facility in the Brazilian sanitation system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraopeba River basin, which flows into the São Francisco River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards. For small agglomerations like Juatuba, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental requirements.
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