Overview
ETE Recanto das Mangueiras I e II is a secondary treatment plant in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil, serving 2,378 people. It discharges 27.33 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Recanto das Mangueiras I e II is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Centro district of Lauro de Freitas, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,378 and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is standard for smaller agglomerations in the country. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are guided by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent likely drains into coastal waters or nearby rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems and recreational waters in the Salvador region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic coastal zone near Salvador, Bahia. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and pathogen risks in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Centro district of Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador.
The plant serves a population of 2,378 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, given its location within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for smaller agglomerations under Brazilian environmental regulations.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level permits from Bahia's environmental agency, which mandate secondary treatment and effluent quality standards for coastal discharge.
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