Overview
ETE Cajazeiras X 1 e X 2 is a secondary treatment plant serving 5,127 people in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE Cajazeiras X 1 e X 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 5,127 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Salvador. The plant is situated in a densely urbanized area near the Atlantic coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for all urban wastewater discharges. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 554.17 cubic meters, reflecting its scale of operation. Treated effluent from the plant likely enters local drainage systems that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving water body is part of the Baía de Todos os Santos watershed, an ecologically significant estuary that supports diverse marine life and local fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect this sensitive coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Baía de Todos os Santos watershed, a large tropical estuary that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This bay is ecologically important, supporting mangroves, seagrass beds, and a variety of fish and crustacean species. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in this coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
It serves approximately 5,127 residents in the Cajazeiras area of Salvador.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local drainage systems that flow into the Baía de Todos os Santos and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's national regulations require adequate treatment for all urban wastewater. Small agglomerations like this typically use secondary treatment to meet discharge standards and protect coastal waters.
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