Overview
ETE Cajazeiras VIII TQ 1 is a secondary treatment plant serving 4,589 people in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 496.01 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE Cajazeiras VIII TQ 1 is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,589 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Salvador. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. With a discharge volume of 496.01 m³/day, the facility operates as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure managed by the local water utility. Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets effluent standards that such plants must meet to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given Salvador's coastal location. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive coastal environment, including mangroves and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage system of Salvador, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via small coastal streams and the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos). This bay is a large tropical estuary with rich biodiversity, including mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. The treated effluent must meet Brazilian standards to prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination that could harm these sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, at Rua Francisco Duarte Guimarães.
The plant serves approximately 4,589 people in the Cajazeiras area of Salvador.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of Salvador.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
Brazilian wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards. Plants like ETE Cajazeiras VIII TQ 1 must comply with these standards to protect water bodies and public health.
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