Overview
ETE ARACI is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving Araci, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges approximately 398.22 cubic meters of treated effluent, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE ARACI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Araci, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,214 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this community in the northeastern region of the country. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for municipalities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that the effluent meets basic environmental standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from ETE ARACI is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately 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 the local watershed of the Itapicuru River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ARACI is located in Araci, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant is situated along BR-349 in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 6,214 residents in the Araci area, providing wastewater treatment for this medium-sized community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Itapicuru River basin, which eventually flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE ARACI operates with secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for municipalities in Brazil.
Brazil's national sanitation framework, including the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11.445/2007), mandates treatment for urban wastewater. Plants serving populations like Araci typically require secondary treatment to protect water resources.
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