Overview
ETE Lencois is a secondary treatment plant in Palmeiras, Bahia, Brazil, serving approximately 5,000 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Lencois is a wastewater treatment plant located in Palmeiras, within the state of Bahia, Brazil. The facility serves a population of about 5,000 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which involve biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 378.98 units. For a facility of this scale, Brazilian regulations typically require compliance with CONAMA standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the broader watershed of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including rivers and streams that support aquatic life and local communities. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the semi-arid environment of Bahia.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local water bodies that are part of the interior drainage of Bahia, ultimately contributing to the Rio de Contas basin or similar systems. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are limited, making treatment essential for preserving aquatic habitats and supporting downstream uses such as agriculture and drinking water supply. The plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting biodiversity in the local watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Lencois is located in Palmeiras, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, along Rodovia Milton Santos.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the Palmeiras area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the interior watershed of Bahia, such as the Rio de Contas basin.
ETE Lencois provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA standards, which set effluent quality limits for secondary treatment plants of this scale.
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