Overview
ETE Paracatu is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Paracatu, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 68,108 residents in the Southeast region.
ETE Paracatu is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Chapadinha II, Paracatu, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Serving a population of around 68,108 people, the plant is part of the region's sanitation infrastructure, operating under Brazil's national environmental regulations. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory expectations, ensuring compliance with local water quality objectives. The treated effluent from ETE Paracatu is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Paracatu River, a tributary of the São Francisco River basin. The São Francisco River is a major waterway in eastern Brazil, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of this important basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Paracatu River, which flows into the São Francisco River basin. The São Francisco River is one of Brazil's most significant watercourses, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, with seasonal flooding and dry periods that influence nutrient dynamics and water quality. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Paracatu is located in the Chapadinha II neighborhood of Paracatu, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 68,108 residents in the Paracatu area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Paracatu River, a tributary of the São Francisco River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, and is overseen by the state environmental agency of Minas Gerais.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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