ETE TAMANDUA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais

ETE TAMANDUA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sete Lagoas, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 602 residents, providing secondary treatment to domestic wastewater. It is situated in the Vale das Palmeiras neighborhood, within the broader metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it meets the basic treatment standards expected for communities of this size. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 67.87 units, indicating consistent operation within its designed capacity. Treated effluent from ETE TAMANDUA likely flows into local watercourses that are part of 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 human consumption downstream.

The plant discharges into the Rio das Velhas watershed, which drains into the São Francisco River, a vital waterway in eastern Brazil. The São Francisco basin supports a rich diversity of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. Downstream ecosystems include riparian forests and wetlands that rely on consistent water quality, making secondary treatment essential for protecting these habitats.