Overview
ETE Santa Rita do Sapucaí is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 30,409 people in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE Santa Rita do Sapucaí is a wastewater treatment facility located in the municipality of Santa Rita do Sapucaí, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 30,409 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Under Brazil's national environmental framework, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as outlined by CONAMA resolutions. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with federal and state discharge standards set by the Minas Gerais environmental agency (FEAM). The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Sapucaí River, a tributary of the Grande River, which is part of the Paraná River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sapucaí River watershed, which flows into the Grande River and ultimately the Paraná River basin. This river system supports a variety of fish species and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity mean that nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 30,409 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Sapucaí River, a tributary of the Grande River within the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, and is subject to oversight by the Minas Gerais environmental agency (FEAM).
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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