Overview
ETE ALTO DA BOA VISTA is a secondary treatment plant serving Santa Rita de Cássia, Bahia, Brazil. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,737 with a discharge volume of 352.51 units.
ETE ALTO DA BOA VISTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Rita de Cássia, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a population of 2,737 and operates as a secondary treatment facility, discharging treated wastewater into the local environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. With a population served of 2,737, it falls into the small agglomeration category, and its treatment process meets the basic requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption across multiple states in northeastern Brazil.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the São Francisco River basin, a major waterway that flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome and supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The river is ecologically sensitive due to seasonal water flow variations and the presence of endemic species. Downstream, the river reaches the Atlantic Ocean, providing critical habitat for aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ALTO DA BOA VISTA is located in Santa Rita de Cássia, Bahia, Brazil, on Rua Alto da Boa Vista.
The plant serves a population of 2,737 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the São Francisco River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil, removing organic matter and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by national standards such as CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge limits and treatment requirements. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required.
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