Overview
ETE Canavieiras is a wastewater treatment plant serving 15,765 people in Canavieiras, Bahia, Brazil. It operates within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean watershed.
ETE Canavieiras is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Canavieiras, a coastal city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,765 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Its location in the Northeast Region near the Atlantic coast influences its operational and environmental considerations. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Canavieiras is subject to national regulations under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental licensing. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE Canavieiras ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, likely via local rivers or direct coastal discharge. The receiving waters support diverse marine and estuarine ecosystems, including mangroves and coastal fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic life in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean watershed, with effluent likely entering the Pardo River or a nearby coastal stream before reaching the sea. This coastal region of Bahia features mangroves and estuaries that serve as nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Protecting these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fishing communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Canavieiras is located in the city of Canavieiras, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the local population within the municipality.
The plant serves approximately 15,765 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean watershed, likely via local rivers or coastal outfalls, in compliance with Brazilian environmental standards.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level environmental licensing from Bahia. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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