Overview
ETE PIUMHI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Piumhi, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 23,706 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ETE PIUMHI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Piumhi, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The facility serves a population of about 23,706, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of the country, an area characterized by a mix of urban and rural landscapes. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE PIUMHI operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This river system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
ETE PIUMHI discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River system is one of South America's most important freshwater ecosystems, supporting rich biodiversity and providing water for millions of people. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PIUMHI is located in Piumhi, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant's address is Estrada do Aeroporto, Piumhi, in the southeastern region of the country.
ETE PIUMHI serves a population of approximately 23,706 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE PIUMHI is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin.
ETE PIUMHI operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and standards set by the Ministry of Cities. Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards.
The receiving waters are part of the Paraná River basin, one of South America's most important freshwater systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption.
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