EPC Jaguaribe Wastewater Treatment Plant, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

EPC Jaguaribe is a major wastewater treatment plant located in the Boca do Rio neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Serving a population of over 737,000, it is one of the largest treatment facilities in the region, supporting the densely populated metropolitan area of Salvador. As a large-scale plant, EPC Jaguaribe is expected to comply with Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality parameters for wastewater discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meter per second, indicating significant infrastructure to handle the region's wastewater load. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of Salvador. The receiving environment includes the Baía de Todos os Santos, an ecologically important bay that supports diverse marine life, including mangroves and coral reefs. Proper treatment is critical to protect these sensitive coastal ecosystems and maintain water quality for recreational use.

EPC Jaguaribe discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador, within the Baía de Todos os Santos watershed. This bay is a large, semi-enclosed estuary that supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, providing critical habitat for fish and crustaceans. The plant's coastal location means treated effluent directly influences marine water quality, making advanced treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.