Overview
ETE ASA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving approximately 1,069 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE ASA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Trobogy neighborhood of Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 1,069 people, reflecting its role in local community sanitation. As part of Salvador's municipal wastewater system, it contributes to the city's environmental management efforts. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 115.51 units. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for treated effluent. For small-scale plants like ETE ASA, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these requirements. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent likely drains into coastal waters or nearby rivers that flow into the ocean. This proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems. The receiving water body ultimately contributes to the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), a large tropical bay known for its biodiversity and economic significance to Salvador.
Environmental context
ETE ASA discharges into the coastal watershed of Salvador, with treated effluent eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of All Saints. This bay is a vital estuarine ecosystem supporting mangroves, fish, and crustaceans, and it serves as a nursery for marine species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, but coastal discharge requires careful management to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality for recreation and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ASA is located in the Trobogy neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, at Rua Ubirajara Rebouças.
ETE ASA serves approximately 1,069 people in the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal watershed, likely reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of All Saints.
ETE ASA provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazilian wastewater treatment plants operate under CONAMA resolutions that set effluent discharge standards. For small plants like ETE ASA, secondary treatment is typically adequate to meet these requirements.
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