Overview
ETE Bosque da Aldeia is a secondary treatment plant in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, serving 112 people. It discharges 8.11 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Bosque da Aldeia is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Abrantes district of Camaçari, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 112 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is typical for small communities in the region. Brazil's wastewater sector is regulated by federal laws such as the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997) and environmental standards set by CONAMA. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 8.11 m³/day. The plant is located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent likely reaches coastal waters through local drainage. The nearby coast includes beaches and estuaries that support diverse marine life, making proper treatment essential to protect water quality and ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal drainage system of Bahia's Atlantic coast, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This area includes sensitive coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and estuaries that provide habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the health of these nearshore environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Bosque da Aldeia is located in the Abrantes district of Camaçari, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 112 residents, making it a small-scale treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a rate of 8.11 m³/day. Given its proximity to the coast, the effluent likely flows into local drainage systems that reach the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Brazil and typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. Small plants like this must meet discharge standards to protect water quality, especially in coastal areas.
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