Overview
ETE INEMA _ MARe _ITAPARICA is a secondary treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving about 1,110 people. It discharges 120.02 cubic meters of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE INEMA _ MARe _ITAPARICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Valéria neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small population of approximately 1,110 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure within the metropolitan region of Salvador. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater. The plant operates under the national environmental framework, which mandates treatment to protect water quality. The reported discharge volume of 120.02 cubic meters indicates its operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos). This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive, making proper treatment essential for preserving water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), a large tropical estuary on the Atlantic coast of Brazil. This bay supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, providing critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that treated effluent can influence nearshore water quality, requiring effective secondary treatment to minimize nutrient and pathogen impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Valéria neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, in the metropolitan region of Salvador.
The plant serves approximately 1,110 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos) and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
Brazilian wastewater treatment plants operate under national environmental laws (e.g., CONAMA resolutions) and state-level permits. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban areas to meet discharge standards.
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