Overview
ETE JIQUIRICA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Mutuípe, Bahia, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 2,578 residents with a discharge volume of 171.39 cubic meters per day.
ETE JIQUIRICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Pé de Serra area of Mutuípe, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves the local population, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. With a population served of approximately 2,578 people, it is a small-scale facility that plays a key role in local sanitation infrastructure. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE JIQUIRICA employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards typical for Brazilian wastewater facilities of this size. Brazil's regulatory framework, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies, sets discharge standards for such plants to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 171.39 cubic meters per day, indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent from ETE JIQUIRICA is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal watershed of Bahia. The region's rivers and streams support diverse aquatic life and are important for local communities. Proper treatment helps safeguard these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, contributing to the health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the coastal drainage system of Bahia, flowing eastward toward the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for fishing and recreation. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JIQUIRICA is located in the Pé de Serra area of Mutuípe, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the local community with municipal wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 2,578 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on treating domestic wastewater from the Mutuípe area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for small municipalities in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE JIQUIRICA is discharged into local streams that flow into the Atlantic Ocean via Bahia's coastal watershed. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality.
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