Overview
ETE AREIA BRANCA 01 is a secondary treatment plant in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil, serving 7,643 people. It discharges 87.85 units of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE AREIA BRANCA 01 is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Conjunto Habitacional Adélia do Prado Franco, Lauro de Freitas, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,643 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for most inland and coastal discharges. The plant's discharge volume of 87.85 units indicates consistent operation. Brazilian wastewater facilities are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with permits issued by the Instituto do Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos (INEMA) for Bahia. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Salvador. The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador, Bahia. The receiving waters are part of the Todos os Santos Bay system, an ecologically significant estuary that supports mangroves, coral reefs, and a variety of fish and crustacean species. The area is also a key migratory corridor for seabirds and sea turtles. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Conjunto Habitacional Adélia do Prado Franco, Lauro de Freitas, in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 7,643 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Salvador.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for most wastewater discharges.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards. Permits are issued by the state environmental agency INEMA for Bahia.
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