ETE RIO PARA - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais

ETE RIO PARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Distrito Industrial Coronel Jovelino Rabelo, Divinópolis, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,619 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's daily discharge volume is 596.16 cubic meters, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Para, a tributary of the Rio São Francisco basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE RIO PARA helps protect water quality in this ecologically important watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio Para, part of the Rio São Francisco basin, one of Brazil's major river systems. The São Francisco River supports a rich diversity of fish and other aquatic species and is vital for irrigation and drinking water in the semi-arid northeast. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain the ecological health of this important watershed.