Overview
ETE Correntina is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,604 people in Correntina, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, supporting the region's sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Correntina is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Correntina, a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,604 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater in this inland community. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it meets the basic treatment standards expected for communities of this size, ensuring that effluent is treated before discharge. The treated wastewater from ETE Correntina is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Corrente River, a tributary of the São Francisco River basin. The São Francisco River is one of Brazil's most important waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and human consumption.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Corrente River, which flows into the São Francisco River basin. The São Francisco River is a major watercourse in northeastern Brazil, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation, industry, and drinking. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and human water security.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Correntina is located in Correntina, a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua da Extrema, Correntina, in the immediate geographic region of Santa Maria da Vitória.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,604 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from ETE Correntina is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Corrente River, a tributary of the São Francisco River basin.
ETE Correntina provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This process removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small communities like Correntina, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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