Overview
ETE MUTUIPE is a secondary treatment plant serving Mutuípe, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting sanitation for approximately 6,930 residents.
ETE MUTUIPE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Pé de Serra area of Mutuípe, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 6,930 people as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure in the Recôncavo Baiano region. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set discharge standards for treated effluent. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Brazil. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant handles an average daily discharge volume of 447.40 cubic meters, reflecting the scale of the local wastewater flow. The treated effluent from ETE MUTUIPE is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the broader watershed of the Recôncavo region. This area eventually flows into the Todos os Santos Bay, an important estuarine ecosystem. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Jaguaripe River basin, which ultimately drains into Todos os Santos Bay. This bay is a large estuarine system supporting diverse marine life, including mangroves and fish nurseries. Effective secondary treatment reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MUTUIPE is located in the Pé de Serra area of Mutuípe, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the municipality of Mutuípe and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 6,930 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Jaguaripe River basin, eventually reaching Todos os Santos Bay.
ETE MUTUIPE provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which set effluent quality requirements for secondary treatment. Plants of this scale are expected to meet these standards to protect receiving water bodies.
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