Overview
ETE Residencial Catole is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,247 people in Itapetinga, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 136.63 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Residencial Catole is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itapetinga, a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,247 people, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the residential area. It is situated in the Vila Erica neighborhood, within the Regiao Geografica Imediata de Itapetinga. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility, it aligns with Brazilian regulatory requirements for communities of this size, typically governed by national guidelines from the Ministerio do Meio Ambiente and state environmental agencies. The plant's discharge volume is 136.63 cubic meters, indicating its role in local water management. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Pardo River basin. This region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, known for its high biodiversity and sensitive ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pardo River basin, which flows eastward through Bahia and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, a globally significant ecosystem. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality, especially given the ecological sensitivity of the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Residencial Catole is located in the Vila Erica neighborhood of Itapetinga, a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The address is Travessa 11 A, 4, in the Regiao Geografica Imediata de Itapetinga.
The plant serves a population of 1,247 people, providing secondary wastewater treatment for the residential area of Catole in Itapetinga.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Pardo River basin. The river flows eastward and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level for small communities in Brazil.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal laws such as Lei 11.445/2007 and CONAMA resolutions. Plants serving small populations like this one typically require secondary treatment to meet discharge standards and protect water resources.
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