Overview
ETE CASAS DO BOSQUE is a secondary treatment plant in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil, serving 2,473 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE CASAS DO BOSQUE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Portão neighborhood of Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil. Situated within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, this facility serves a population of 2,473 people, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE CASAS DO BOSQUE employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for treated effluent. The plant is located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent ultimately reaches coastal waters. This proximity to the ocean underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality in the Salvador region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Bahia, with treated effluent flowing into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador. This area supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CASAS DO BOSQUE is located in the Portão neighborhood of Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador.
The plant serves a population of 2,473 people, providing secondary wastewater treatment for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants like ETE CASAS DO BOSQUE are regulated by federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent discharge standards and water quality criteria.
For small communities in Brazil, secondary treatment is common, often using stabilization ponds or activated sludge systems to meet national discharge standards.
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