Overview
ETE JAGUAQUARA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Santa Inês, Bahia, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,085 people with an average discharge volume of 867.82 cubic meters.
ETE JAGUAQUARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the rural area of Rancho Alegre, serving the municipality of Santa Inês in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Região Geográfica Intermediária de Vitória da Conquista, within the Northeast region of the country. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 13,085 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE JAGUAQUARA employs biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, which set standards for effluent quality. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving water bodies and public health. The treated effluent from ETE JAGUAQUARA is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal basins of Bahia. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, and proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the local environment and public health in Santa Inês.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE JAGUAQUARA flows into local streams and rivers within the coastal drainage basin of Bahia, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and nutrients, mitigating the risk of eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JAGUAQUARA is located in the Rancho Alegre area of Santa Inês, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the municipality's wastewater treatment needs.
The plant serves approximately 13,085 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal basins of Bahia.
ETE JAGUAQUARA provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal environmental laws and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water resources.
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