Overview
ETE MOCAMBO SALVADOR is a secondary treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving 4,137 people. It discharges 447.16 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE MOCAMBO SALVADOR is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Trobogy neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Serving a population of 4,137, it operates as a secondary treatment facility, providing biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. The plant's secondary treatment process meets the standards expected under Brazilian environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for coastal discharges. With a discharge volume of 447.16 units, the plant manages wastewater from a small community in the Salvador metropolitan region. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the shore, the plant plays a key role in protecting marine water quality and supporting the health of nearby beaches and estuarine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage channels in Salvador's coastal zone. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida Mário Sérgio Pontes de Paiva, in the Trobogy neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 4,137 people in the Salvador metropolitan region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater. Plants like this must comply with federal and state regulations to protect water quality, especially in coastal areas.
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