Overview
ETE GILEADE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small population of 1,369 and discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the coast.
ETE GILEADE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Condominio Gileade area of Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil. Situated within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, this facility serves a small population of approximately 1,369 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure for a residential community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. The plant reports a discharge volume of 15.74 (likely in liters per second or similar unit). In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level permits, with secondary treatment being the minimum requirement for most urban areas. The treated effluent from ETE GILEADE is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, making its discharge relevant to coastal water quality. The surrounding region includes the Joanes River basin, which supports estuarine and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect these sensitive coastal environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network, likely flowing into the Joanes River or its tributaries, which then empty into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador. This coastal area supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and diverse marine life. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, but nutrient removal may be limited, posing a risk of eutrophication in the receiving waters. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means effluent can quickly impact nearshore ecosystems, including beaches and coral reefs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GILEADE is located in the Condominio Gileade area of Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,369 residents, likely from the surrounding residential condominiums.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Bahia.
ETE GILEADE provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities in Brazil.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for most urban areas, and plants serving small populations like ETE GILEADE must comply with discharge limits to protect water quality.
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