Overview
ETE Petrovale is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a population of 2,892 and discharges 350.78 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Petrovale is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Petrovale neighborhood of Betim, within the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 2,892 residents, contributing to local sanitation infrastructure in this rapidly urbanizing area of southeastern Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. With a discharge volume of 350.78 cubic meters per day, the facility manages wastewater from the Petrovale region. The treated effluent from ETE Petrovale is discharged into local watercourses 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 drinking water for millions of people downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraopeba River basin, which flows into the São Francisco River, a major waterway in eastern Brazil. The São Francisco River supports a rich diversity of fish species and is critical for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence pollutant loads and treatment requirements. Protecting this watershed is essential for maintaining water quality in the São Francisco River and its associated reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Petrovale is located in the Petrovale neighborhood of Betim, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the local community within the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte.
The plant serves a population of 2,892 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Paraopeba River basin, which is part of the larger São Francisco River watershed.
ETE Petrovale provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards, and plants like ETE Petrovale must comply with federal and state regulations. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet water quality goals.
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