Overview
ETE MATA VERDE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Encruzilhada, Bahia, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,036 residents and discharges 436.32 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE MATA VERDE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jacutinga, Encruzilhada, within the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 5,036 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility in the northeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets discharge standards before release. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Pardo River basin, which flows through Bahia and into the Atlantic Ocean. Proper treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality for communities relying on these water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pardo River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall patterns make water quality management critical for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and supporting local agriculture. The treated effluent helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution in downstream waters, protecting fish habitats and water supply for nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MATA VERDE is located in Jacutinga, Encruzilhada, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the municipality of Encruzilhada in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 5,036 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Pardo River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically mandated for municipalities to protect water quality and public health.
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