Overview
ETE VILA MARIA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,539 people in Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE VILA MARIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lagoa Santa, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,539 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It is situated in the Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, an area with significant urban and industrial activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with local environmental permits. The treated effluent from ETE VILA MARIA likely discharges into a local water body that drains into the Rio das Velhas basin, a 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. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Rio das Velhas watershed, which flows into the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River basin is ecologically significant, supporting a wide variety of fish species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the river ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic life in this important Brazilian river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA MARIA is located in Lagoa Santa, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is part of the Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte.
The plant serves approximately 6,539 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Rio das Velhas basin, which flows into the São Francisco River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the Rio das Velhas and the São Francisco River, a major Brazilian waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for multiple uses.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
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