Overview
ETE JARDIM LIMEIRA is a secondary treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving 1,533 people. It discharges 165.69 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ETE JARDIM LIMEIRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the São Rafael neighborhood of Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,533 residents, reflecting its role in a localized urban catchment within the larger Salvador metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies, with secondary treatment being a common requirement for municipal plants. The plant's discharge volume is 165.69 thousand cubic meters per year, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), one of Brazil's largest and most ecologically significant coastal bays. The bay supports diverse marine life, including mangroves, fish, and crustaceans, and is an important fishing and tourism resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the watershed of the Bay of All Saints, a large tropical estuary on Brazil's northeastern coast. The bay supports extensive mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, providing critical habitat for marine species. As a coastal plant within 10 km of the ocean, its secondary-treated effluent contributes nutrient loads that may affect local water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM LIMEIRA is located in the São Rafael neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small community within the Salvador metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 1,533 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos) and then the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the water quality of streams and rivers in the Salvador area that drain into the Bay of All Saints, a major coastal ecosystem.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is a common standard for municipal plants, and facilities like ETE JARDIM LIMEIRA must comply with discharge permits that set limits on pollutants to protect receiving water bodies.
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