Overview
ETE Eunapolis is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,306 people in Eunapolis, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 265.25 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, supporting local water quality.
ETE Eunapolis is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Eunapolis, a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Serving a population of 3,306, the plant is part of the region's sanitation infrastructure, addressing the needs of a small urban community in the northeastern part of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 set discharge standards for treated wastewater, ensuring environmental protection. Plants of this scale typically operate with activated sludge or similar biological systems. The treated effluent from ETE Eunapolis is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, benefit from proper wastewater treatment, reducing nutrient pollution and protecting aquatic biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Bahia. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Eunapolis is located in the city of Eunapolis, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the local urban population in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 3,306 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Jequitinhonha River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Eunapolis provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is a standard level required for most municipal plants in Brazil.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants in Brazil. Secondary treatment is typically sufficient for small communities to meet these standards.
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