Overview
ETE CACHOEIRA BA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil, serving approximately 13,615 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
ETE CACHOEIRA BA is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Cachoeira in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Tororó neighborhood and serves a population of approximately 13,615 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. Under Brazilian regulations, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as outlined by CONAMA resolutions, with effluent standards set by the National Environment Council. The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Baía de Todos os Santos or the Paraguaçu River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Recôncavo Baiano region, within the Paraguaçu River basin, which flows into the Baía de Todos os Santos, one of Brazil's largest and most ecologically significant bays. The bay supports mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and diverse marine life, including endangered species. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CACHOEIRA BA is located in the Tororó neighborhood of Cachoeira, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the municipality of Cachoeira and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 13,615 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management categories.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraguaçu River basin, which ultimately drains into the Baía de Todos os Santos on the Atlantic coast.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater. Plants of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations generally mandate secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients. Common technologies include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors.
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