Overview
ETE Ribeirao Vermelho Lavras is a wastewater treatment plant serving Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 59,694 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ETE Ribeirao Vermelho Lavras is a wastewater treatment facility located in Lavras, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 59,694 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to national environmental standards. The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) regulations, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality criteria for receiving water bodies. The designed capacity is recorded as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, indicating the plant's intended scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's performance directly affects downstream water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are tributaries of the Rio Grande, which joins the Paraná River system. This basin supports a variety of fish species and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply downstream. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity mean that nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in receiving waters, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lavras, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, along Rodovia Zito de Abreu.
The plant serves approximately 59,694 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rio Grande basin, part of the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA regulations, which set effluent discharge standards to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CONAMA standards, reducing organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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