ETE CONJ HABITACIONAL URBIS III - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia

ETE CONJ HABITACIONAL URBIS III is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Santa Terezinha neighborhood of Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 3,883 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated in the northeastern region of Brazil, a tropical area with distinct wet and dry seasons. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, it falls under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for all urban wastewater. The plant discharges an average of 331.43 cubic meters per day, reflecting its scale and the community it serves. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraguacu River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's secondary treatment, which helps protect downstream water quality and supports biodiversity in the surrounding watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraguacu River, one of Bahia's major rivers, which empties into Todos os Santos Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for local communities and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the bay's sensitive estuarine habitats.