Overview
ETE Barra do Pojuca is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,200 people in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast in the Baixada de Pojuca area.
ETE Barra do Pojuca is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Baixada de Pojuca area of Monte Gordo, Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,200 residents within the metropolitan region of Salvador. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 86.63 units, indicating consistent operation within its designed capacity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. The surrounding region includes sensitive coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and estuaries, which benefit from proper wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near the Baía de Todos os Santos, a large tropical bay. This coastal area supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and diverse marine life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality for fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Barra do Pojuca is located in the Baixada de Pojuca area of Monte Gordo, in the municipality of Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. It serves the metropolitan region of Salvador.
The plant serves approximately 1,200 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, near the Baía de Todos os Santos. The discharge is regulated under Brazilian environmental standards.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits. For small populations, secondary treatment is the baseline requirement to protect coastal water quality and public health.
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