Overview
ETE Chorrochó is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 679 people in Chorrochó, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 48.25 units of treated effluent into the local watershed.
ETE Chorrochó is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Chorrochó, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 679 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Paulo Afonso. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typical and aligns with the requirements for protecting water quality in the region. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 48.25, indicating the flow of treated effluent into the environment. The treated effluent from ETE Chorrochó is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River flows through the semi-arid Northeast region, supporting agriculture, drinking water supplies, and diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the São Francisco River, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The São Francisco basin supports critical habitats for fish and migratory birds, and its waters are used for irrigation and human consumption. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Chorrochó is located in Chorrochó, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Paulo Afonso.
The plant serves a population of 679 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the São Francisco River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Chorrochó provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for such facilities.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental legislation, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent discharge standards. Secondary treatment is typical for small agglomerations to protect water quality in the São Francisco River basin.
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