Overview
ETE MURICOCA is a secondary treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving 3,243 people. It discharges 350.50 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE MURICOCA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the São Rafael neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a population of 3,243 and operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Salvador metropolitan region. The plant is situated in the Northeast Region of Brazil, a coastal area with a tropical climate. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 350.50 m³/day, it is a small-scale facility. Under Brazilian regulations, wastewater treatment plants are subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental standards, which set effluent quality parameters for discharge into water bodies. Located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, the plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems. The coastal waters of Bahia support diverse marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador. The coastal zone of Bahia is ecologically sensitive, supporting mangroves, estuaries, and coral reef habitats. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication and degrade marine biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MURICOCA is located in the São Rafael neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves the Salvador metropolitan region.
The plant has a discharge volume of 350.50 m³/day and serves a population of 3,243. It provides secondary treatment.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is within 10 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for wastewater discharges.
For small agglomerations like ETE MURICOCA (serving 3,243 people), secondary treatment is common and meets the requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under Brazilian law.
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