Overview
ETE Ribeirao Ipanema Ipatinga serves the city of Ipatinga in Minas Gerais, Brazil, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 293,380. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Doce River basin.
ETE Ribeirao Ipanema Ipatinga is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Ipatinga, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Serving a population of around 293,380, it is a key component of the region's sanitation infrastructure, operating under Brazil's national environmental regulations. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Brazilian law, which aligns with international norms for protecting water quality. The facility's design and operation are subject to oversight by state environmental agencies, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, eventually reaching the Doce River basin. This river system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at this plant helps mitigate pollution impacts on the river and its eventual outflow into the Atlantic Ocean.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Doce River basin, which flows through Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Doce River is an important ecological corridor, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. Downstream areas include the Doce River estuary, which is sensitive to nutrient loading and sedimentation. Effective wastewater treatment at ETE Ribeirao Ipanema Ipatinga is crucial for maintaining water quality in this basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida Cláudio Moura, in the Veneza neighborhood of Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 293,380 people in the Ipatinga metropolitan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Doce River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for large agglomerations. State agencies oversee permitting and compliance.
For agglomerations over 100,000 people, Brazilian standards mandate secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality.
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