Overview
ETE SEDE INHAUMA is a secondary treatment plant serving Inhaúma, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,020 residents with a discharge volume of 548.94 (unit unspecified).
ETE SEDE INHAUMA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Inhaúma, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,020 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for treated effluent. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant's operation supports the health of the Rio das Velhas basin, a major tributary of the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's most important river systems. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects aquatic biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Rio das Velhas, a key tributary of the São Francisco River. The São Francisco basin supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for agriculture and water supply in semi-arid northeastern Brazil. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SEDE INHAUMA is located in Inhaúma, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant is situated on Rua Minas Gerais in the urban area of the city.
The plant serves approximately 4,020 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Rio das Velhas, a major tributary of the São Francisco River. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce pollutants before discharge.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal environmental laws, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. State environmental agencies in Minas Gerais oversee permitting and compliance.
For small communities like Inhaúma (around 4,000 people), secondary treatment is standard. This biological process effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian discharge standards for inland waters.
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