Overview
ETE Novo Horizonte II is a secondary treatment plant serving 629 people in Valença, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 54.35 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Novo Horizonte II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Valença, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small population of 629 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community within the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions), secondary treatment is generally required for inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is 54.35 m³/day, indicating a modest scale of operation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean. As the plant is within 10 km of the coast, its discharge can influence coastal water quality and nearby estuarine ecosystems. Proper treatment helps safeguard marine habitats and supports the ecological health of the region's coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a watershed that flows to the Atlantic Ocean near Valença, Bahia. This coastal region supports mangroves, estuaries, and diverse marine life, making it ecologically sensitive. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream water quality and the health of nearshore habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Novo Horizonte II is located in Valença, Bahia, Brazil, in the Northeast region.
The plant serves approximately 629 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. It is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for water quality. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this scale to protect receiving water bodies.
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