Overview
ETE Feira de Santana is a major wastewater treatment plant serving 275,880 people in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Feira de Santana is a key wastewater treatment facility located in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil. Serving a population of 275,880, it is one of the larger treatment plants in the region, supporting the urban and industrial needs of this growing city in northeastern Brazil. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Brazil's CONAMA regulations, which align with international norms for protecting water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating its substantial scale. The plant's size suggests it plays a critical role in local sanitation infrastructure. The treated effluent from ETE Feira de Santana is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraguaçu River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including coastal areas of Bahia.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraguaçu River basin, which flows into the Bay of All Saints and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports mangroves, estuaries, and diverse fish species. Effective treatment reduces organic load and nutrients, preventing eutrophication in sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Feira de Santana is located in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil, in the Corredor Fafá area of the Santa Luzia neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 275,880 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise impact the Paraguaçu River basin, which flows into the Bay of All Saints and the Atlantic Ocean.
Under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, large treatment plants like this are required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Brazil typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national effluent standards.
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