Overview
ETE JOAO DE BARROS is a secondary treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving 1,074 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE JOAO DE BARROS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,074 people and operates within the metropolitan region of Salvador, a major urban center on Brazil's northeastern coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required for municipal wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it falls under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which mandate adequate treatment for all urban wastewater discharges to protect water resources and public health. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment near Salvador includes important marine ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves, making proper wastewater treatment essential for preserving water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways in the Salvador coastal zone. This region supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangrove forests, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution and pathogens. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce the ecological impact on these coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JOAO DE BARROS is located in the Cajazeiras neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of Salvador.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. Plants like ETE JOAO DE BARROS must comply with these regulations to protect water quality and public health.
Small plants serving around 1,000 people typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to meet Brazilian effluent standards before discharge.
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