Overview
ETE Santa Cecilia serves Sacramento, Minas Gerais, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 20,347 residents. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Santa Cecilia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sacramento, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 20,347 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997), which set discharge limits for organic matter and nutrients. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge into receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Rio Grande basin, part of the Paraná River system, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This downstream water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that feed into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. The Paraná River flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is critical for irrigation and drinking water in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Cecilia is located in Sacramento, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 20,347 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards, and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997).
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge, in compliance with national standards.
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