Overview
ETE JAGUARIBE II is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving approximately 1,194 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE JAGUARIBE II is a wastewater treatment facility located in Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. Situated in the Região Metropolitana de Salvador, the plant serves a small population of around 1,194 residents, addressing local sanitation needs within the urban area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment before discharge to protect water resources. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 129.05 (units unspecified), reflecting its modest capacity. The treated effluent from ETE JAGUARIBE II is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. Given its coastal location within 10 km of the coast, the plant plays a role in safeguarding coastal water quality and marine ecosystems in the Baía de Todos os Santos region. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect nearby beaches and estuarine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage basin that flows into the Baía de Todos os Santos, a large tropical bay on the Atlantic coast of Brazil. This bay supports diverse marine life, including mangroves, coral reefs, and fish populations, and is an important area for local fisheries and tourism. The bay's waters ultimately connect to the South Atlantic Ocean, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining coastal water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JAGUARIBE II is located in Salvador, the capital city of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. The plant is situated in the Região Metropolitana de Salvador, near the coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,194 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility focused on local community sanitation.
The treated effluent from ETE JAGUARIBE II is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Baía de Todos os Santos and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal location requires careful treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
ETE JAGUARIBE II provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for most municipal wastewater in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, which mandate adequate treatment before discharge. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typical to meet water quality standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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