Overview
ETE Serra dos Aimorés is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,103 people in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 410.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality in the Mucuri River basin.
ETE Serra dos Aimorés is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alto Bonito, Serra dos Aimorés, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,103 residents, making it a small-scale treatment operation within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Teófilo Otoni. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet national discharge standards under CONAMA resolutions. The plant treats an average daily flow of 410.40 cubic meters, reflecting its capacity to handle the community's wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Mucuri River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. This region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, known for its high biodiversity and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the Mucuri River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mucuri River basin, which flows through the Atlantic Forest biome to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alto Bonito, Serra dos Aimorés, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Teófilo Otoni.
The plant serves approximately 2,103 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Mucuri River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian discharge standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies.
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