Overview
ETE RIBEIRAO GUARDA MOR is a secondary treatment plant serving Guarda-Mor, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,567 residents with a discharge volume of 403.25 (unit unspecified).
ETE RIBEIRAO GUARDA MOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guarda-Mor, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,567 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded as 403.25 (unit unspecified), indicating a moderate flow relative to its service population. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the São Francisco River basin, which is one of Brazil's major river systems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater resources. As a small inland facility, its environmental impact is localized but important for maintaining local water standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body within the São Francisco River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The São Francisco River is a major waterway in eastern Brazil, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect downstream ecosystems, including sensitive areas such as the São Francisco River's floodplains and wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guarda-Mor, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Its address is Rua João Alves Oliveira, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Patos de Minas.
The plant serves approximately 3,567 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for a local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the São Francisco River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for municipal wastewater.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds. The plant's treatment level aligns with national guidelines for protecting water quality.
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