Overview
ETE Moacyr Moura is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,247 people in Itapetinga, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 136.63 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE Moacyr Moura is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Residencial Moacyr Moura neighborhood of Itapetinga, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,247 residents, providing secondary treatment for the local community. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Moacyr Moura employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards expected for small agglomerations under Brazilian regulations. The plant discharges an average of 136.63 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent from ETE Moacyr Moura is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Pardo River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pardo River basin, which flows eastward through Bahia to the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and water supply. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Moacyr Moura is located in the Residencial Moacyr Moura neighborhood of Itapetinga, Bahia, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 1,247 residents in the Itapetinga area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Pardo River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazilian regulations require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Plants of this scale are typically overseen by state environmental agencies to ensure compliance with discharge standards.
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