Overview
ETE IGUAI is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Iguaí, Bahia, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,591 people with a discharge volume of 942.65 cubic meters.
ETE IGUAI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Vila Anita, Iguaí, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,591 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent meets basic quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE IGUAI is discharged into local water bodies within the region's drainage system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed in Bahia's interior.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in Bahia, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Contas River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and water supply. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE IGUAI is located in Vila Anita, Iguaí, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the municipality of Iguaí and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 13,591 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the region's drainage system, which ultimately flows toward the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE IGUAI provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Agency (ANA). Plants like ETE IGUAI must meet effluent quality standards to protect water resources and public health.
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