Overview
ETE Vale do Sereno is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,577 people in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Vale do Sereno is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vale do Sereno neighborhood of Nova Lima, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 10,577 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian treatment facility, ETE Vale do Sereno is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into local watercourses within the Rio das Velhas basin, a major tributary of the São Francisco River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for protecting regional water resources and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio das Velhas watershed, which flows into the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's most important waterways. The São Francisco River basin supports diverse ecosystems, including the Caatinga and Atlantic Forest biomes, and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment at ETE Vale do Sereno helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Vale do Sereno is located in the Vale do Sereno neighborhood of Nova Lima, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant is situated along Rodovia Januário Carneiro.
The plant serves approximately 10,577 people, making it a small-to-medium sized wastewater treatment facility for the region.
The treated effluent from ETE Vale do Sereno is discharged into local watercourses within the Rio das Velhas basin, which eventually flows into the São Francisco River.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants across the country.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet water quality standards before discharge into receiving water bodies.
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