Overview
ETE Santa Luzia MG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 49,000 people in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Santa Luzia MG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the São Benedito district of Santa Luzia, within the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 49,376, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997) and CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards and water quality goals. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Rio das Velhas basin, a major tributary of the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River is one of Brazil's most important waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking supply across multiple states. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio das Velhas watershed, which flows into the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's longest and most ecologically significant rivers. The São Francisco basin supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and its waters are used for irrigation, hydropower, and municipal supply. Effective wastewater treatment in this region helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Luzia MG is located in the São Benedito district of Santa Luzia, within the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 49,376 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges into the Rio das Velhas basin, which is a major tributary of the São Francisco River.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997) and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent discharge standards and water quality criteria for surface waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and suspended solids limits, ensuring compliance with national discharge standards.
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