Overview
ETE NOVA XAVANTINA XIQUE XIQUE is a secondary treatment plant serving Xique-Xique, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges approximately 992 m³/day of treated wastewater, protecting local water resources.
ETE NOVA XAVANTINA XIQUE XIQUE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Xique-Xique, Bahia, Brazil. Serving a population of approximately 6,875, the plant is situated in the semi-arid region of Bahia, near the São Francisco River basin. It plays a key role in managing wastewater for this community in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Xique-Xique - Barra. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for urban wastewater. With a discharge volume of about 992 m³/day, the facility operates within the framework of Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) standards, which mandate treatment to protect water quality. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely contributing to the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River flows northeast through Bahia and into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and communities. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the São Francisco River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The São Francisco River is a vital water source for northeastern Brazil, supporting ecosystems such as the Caatinga biome and providing habitat for fish species like the endangered São Francisco River dolphin. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region where water resources are particularly sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xique-Xique, Bahia, Brazil, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Xique-Xique - Barra, near the São Francisco River.
The plant serves approximately 6,875 people in the Xique-Xique area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into the São Francisco River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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