Overview
ETE MUCURI is a secondary treatment plant serving Mucuri, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local sanitation for approximately 10,146 residents.
ETE MUCURI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Porto da Tiririca, Mucuri, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves a population of about 10,146 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline, which influences its discharge considerations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy), wastewater treatment plants of this scale are expected to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 760.57 cubic meters per day, indicating a moderate flow. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The Mucuri region is part of the coastal watershed of Bahia, characterized by mangroves and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive coastal ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mucuri River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Bahia. This coastal zone features mangroves and estuarine habitats that serve as nurseries for fish and crustaceans. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in supporting marine biodiversity and local fisheries. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce the risk of eutrophication and maintains water quality for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MUCURI is located in Porto da Tiririca, Mucuri, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the urban area of Mucuri and is situated near the Atlantic coast.
ETE MUCURI serves approximately 10,146 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant for the region.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging the effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is about 760.57 cubic meters per day.
The plant protects the Mucuri River basin and downstream coastal waters, including estuaries and mangroves that are important for local biodiversity and fisheries.
Brazilian regulations under CONAMA resolutions set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. For a plant serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards and protect water resources.
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