Overview
ETE PARANGUACU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Paraguaçu, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 17,087 people and discharges into the Rio Sapucaí basin.
ETE PARANGUACU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Paraguaçu, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,087 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulations. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. As a plant serving a medium-sized community, ETE PARANGUACU is expected to meet the treatment standards set by Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment for plants of this scale, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating its operational scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Rio Sapucaí, a tributary of the Rio Grande, which flows into the Paraná River basin and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and irrigation. Proper treatment at ETE PARANGUACU helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
ETE PARANGUACU discharges into the Rio Sapucaí, which flows into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin. This basin drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, a major ecological and economic zone. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for agriculture and drinking water. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PARANGUACU is located in Paraguaçu, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, along the Estrada do Rio Sapucaí in the Loteamento Santa Tereza neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 17,087 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Rio Sapucaí, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Paraná River basin, reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Minas Gerais, which typically mandate secondary treatment for plants of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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