Overview
ETE RUY BARBOSA is a wastewater treatment plant in Ipirá, Bahia, Brazil, serving approximately 15,369 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE RUY BARBOSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ipirá, Bahia, Brazil, serving a population of about 15,369. The plant is situated in the northeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall patterns. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet Brazil's national wastewater treatment standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The regulatory framework is overseen by state environmental agencies, with discharge permits issued to ensure compliance with water quality criteria. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Paraguaçu River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Bahia, approximately 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into tributaries of the Paraguaçu River, which drains into Todos os Santos Bay, an ecologically significant estuary supporting mangroves and diverse marine life. The semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RUY BARBOSA is located in Ipirá, Bahia, Brazil, in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 15,369 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraguaçu River basin, which flows into Todos os Santos Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. State environmental agencies issue discharge permits to ensure compliance with water quality criteria.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet national effluent standards before discharge.
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