Overview
ETE SAO JOSE VARGINHA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 63,986 people, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per second.
ETE SAO JOSE VARGINHA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Varginha, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 63,986 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant industrial and agricultural activity. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE SAO JOSE VARGINHA operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. Brazilian law requires secondary treatment for urban wastewater, with more stringent standards for discharges into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for agriculture, hydropower, and water supply in southeastern Brazil. Proper treatment at ETE SAO JOSE VARGINHA helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Rio Grande and Paraná River systems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin, one of South America's largest river systems. This basin supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species, and provides water for millions of people. The region's tropical climate and agricultural land use make nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and lakes.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAO JOSE VARGINHA is located in Varginha, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Its address is Avenida Manoel Vida, Imaculada Conceição, Varginha, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 63,986 people, making it a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility for the region.
The treated effluent from ETE SAO JOSE VARGINHA is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazilian national wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. State environmental agencies in Minas Gerais oversee permitting and compliance.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Varginha, Brazilian standards typically mandate secondary treatment, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes, to meet effluent quality standards for organic matter and nutrients.
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