Overview
ETE Nova Camacari is a secondary treatment plant in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, serving a small population. It discharges 3.33 million cubic meters annually and is located near the coast.
ETE Nova Camacari is a wastewater treatment plant located in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, within the metropolitan region of Salvador. The plant serves a population of 46 and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is typical for small agglomerations in Brazil. Under Brazilian regulations, wastewater treatment plants are subject to national standards such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality parameters. For secondary treatment, biological processes are used to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is 3.33 million cubic meters per year, indicating consistent operation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal location near the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos) means the discharge may affect estuarine and marine ecosystems. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the watershed of the Bay of All Saints, a large tropical estuary in Bahia, Brazil. This bay is ecologically significant, supporting mangroves, seagrass beds, and diverse marine species. The treated effluent flows into the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to nutrient loads that can affect coastal water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Nova Camacari is located in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, within the metropolitan region of Salvador.
The plant serves a population of 46, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Bay of All Saints and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
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