Overview
ETE ALTO DO IPIRANGA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving 887 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE ALTO DO IPIRANGA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Serving a population of 887, it is a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Salvador, one of Brazil's largest urban centers. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil, reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require wastewater treatment for urban areas. Secondary treatment aligns with typical requirements for small agglomerations. The facility discharges a daily volume of 95.86 cubic meters, reflecting its small service population. Located within 10 km of the coast, the plant's effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage. The surrounding region includes the Baía de Todos os Santos, a large tropical bay with significant ecological importance. Proper treatment helps protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador, within the Baía de Todos os Santos watershed. This bay supports diverse marine life, including mangroves and coral reefs, and is an important fishing and tourism resource. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, mitigating eutrophication risks and protecting downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ALTO DO IPIRANGA is located in the Jardim Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, in the metropolitan region of Salvador.
The plant serves a population of 887 people, making it a small-scale facility within the Salvador metropolitan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local drainage that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of Salvador. It provides secondary treatment before discharge.
The plant helps protect the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Baía de Todos os Santos by treating wastewater before it reaches these water bodies.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which mandate treatment for urban wastewater. Secondary treatment is typical for small agglomerations, reducing organic pollutants to comply with discharge limits.
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