Overview
ETE AMARGOSA is a secondary treatment plant serving Amargosa, Bahia, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,015 people with a discharge volume of 441.25 units.
ETE AMARGOSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Casas Populares neighborhood of Amargosa, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves the local population of approximately 6,015 residents, operating as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure for this inland community in the Northeast Region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a community of this size, secondary treatment meets typical national requirements under Brazilian environmental regulations, which mandate adequate treatment before discharge into water bodies. The treated effluent from ETE AMARGOSA is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal river systems of Bahia. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic coast of Bahia, contributing to the broader drainage network of the Northeast Region. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local communities. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AMARGOSA is located in the Casas Populares neighborhood of Amargosa, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the local population of approximately 6,015 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. This is the standard treatment level required for communities of this size under Brazilian regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow to the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal river systems of Bahia. The plant helps protect downstream water quality.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. For a community of about 6,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge limits.
The plant serves approximately 6,015 people in the city of Amargosa. This classifies it as a small-scale treatment facility serving a local community.
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