Overview
ETE UNAI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 59,607 people, supporting public health and local water quality.
ETE UNAI is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Novo Jardim neighborhood of Unaí, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 59,607 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As part of the municipal sanitation system, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater for the community. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by federal standards such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Sanitation Plan (Plansab). For a plant serving around 60,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's operational context is shaped by these national regulations, which aim to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE UNAI is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River flows northeast through the semi-arid region before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality for communities relying on this river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the São Francisco River basin, a major watershed in eastern Brazil. The São Francisco River flows over 2,800 kilometers to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecosystem health and water availability.
Frequently asked questions
ETE UNAI is located in the Novo Jardim neighborhood of Unaí, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves the municipal wastewater treatment needs of the local population.
ETE UNAI serves approximately 59,607 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE UNAI is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the São Francisco River basin, ultimately flowing to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE UNAI helps protect the water quality of the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems, which supports diverse ecosystems and human activities.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Sanitation Plan (Plansab). For a plant serving around 60,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge.
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