Overview
ETE CAMACAN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Camacan, Bahia, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations for inland communities.
ETE CAMACAN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cidade Alta, Camacan, within the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,115 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations, established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, require secondary treatment for plants of this scale. The plant is expected to meet national effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal river systems of southern Bahia. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the health of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Environmental context
ETE CAMACAN discharges into local streams that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Bahia. The region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, a biodiversity hotspot with high endemism. Treated effluent must meet Brazilian standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CAMACAN is located in Cidade Alta, Camacan, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Camacan.
ETE CAMACAN serves approximately 21,115 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal rivers in southern Bahia.
ETE CAMACAN operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and the Ministry of Cities guidelines, which mandate secondary treatment for plants serving over 10,000 people.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment, including biological processes to reduce organic load and suspended solids.
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