Overview
ETE LUIS EDUARDO MAGALHAES serves Barreiras, Bahia, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 33,356 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE LUIS EDUARDO MAGALHAES is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Barreiras, a city in the western region of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,356 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the local utility. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River flows northward through the semi-arid sertão region, supporting agriculture, hydropower, and biodiversity before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the São Francisco River basin, the fourth-largest river system in South America. The São Francisco River flows approximately 2,900 kilometers through diverse biomes, including the Cerrado and Caatinga, before discharging into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports critical aquatic habitats and is a vital water source for millions of people. Effective wastewater treatment at ETE LUIS EDUARDO MAGALHAES helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE LUIS EDUARDO MAGALHAES is located in Barreiras, a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Barreiras is situated in the western part of Bahia, near the border with Tocantins, and lies within the São Francisco River basin.
The plant serves approximately 33,356 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the São Francisco River basin. The São Francisco River ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards, and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997), which regulates water quality and usage.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards. Common processes include activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions.
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