Overview
ETE Bosque do Aeroporto is a secondary treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves 415 people and discharges 44.88 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Bosque do Aeroporto is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Bosque do Aeroporto neighborhood of Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 415 residents and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is typical for smaller communities in the region. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges 44.88 m³/day of treated effluent. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants, requiring secondary treatment for most discharges to surface waters. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent likely reaches coastal waters via local drainage. Salvador's coastal environment includes mangroves and estuaries that support diverse marine life. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the Bay of All Saints and the broader Atlantic Ocean.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Salvador, which drains into the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), the second largest bay in Brazil. This bay supports extensive mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, providing critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The treated effluent from the plant contributes to the bay's nutrient load, making secondary treatment important for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Bosque do Aeroporto is located in the Bosque do Aeroporto neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The full address is Alameda Bosque de Aeroporto, Bosque do Aeroporto, Salvador, Bahia, 41370-045.
The plant serves a population of 415 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility serving a local community in Salvador.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a volume of 44.88 m³/day. Given its proximity to the coast (within 10 km), the treated water likely flows into local drainage systems that reach the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of All Saints.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level meets Brazilian standards for most surface water discharges under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's coastal location means it must meet stringent effluent standards to safeguard marine ecosystems.
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