Overview
ETE Nossa Sr da Vitoria is a secondary treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving 587 people. It discharges 63.46 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Nossa Sr da Vitoria is a wastewater treatment plant located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small population of 587 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the metropolitan region of Salvador. The plant is situated in the northeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and coastal geography. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater. Brazil's national environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions, mandates secondary treatment for most urban wastewater to reduce organic load and pathogens. The plant's discharge volume is 63.46 m³/day, indicating a modest operational scale. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local environment near the Atlantic coast. Salvador's coastal waters are part of the Bay of All Saints, an important estuarine ecosystem that supports diverse marine life and fisheries. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Bay of All Saints, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This bay is a large tropical estuary that supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, providing critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The region's warm climate and seasonal rainfall influence runoff and dilution dynamics, making consistent treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in recreational and fishing areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 587 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Bay of All Saints, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater.
Brazil's national environmental council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban plants to reduce organic matter and pathogens, protecting water quality in receiving water bodies.
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