Overview
ETE Santa Cruz Cabrália is a secondary treatment plant serving 9,491 people in Santa Cruz Cabrália, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 850.39 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Santa Cruz Cabrália is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Cruz Cabrália, a coastal town in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,491 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under Brazil's national environmental regulations for wastewater discharges. With a discharge volume of 850.39 m³/day, the facility operates within the typical scale for a community of this size. Brazilian law, through CONAMA resolutions, mandates secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to safeguard the region's beaches and aquatic biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a coastal watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Santa Cruz Cabrália. This region is part of the Brazilian coastal zone, which supports diverse marine life including coral reefs and mangroves. The discharge must meet water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Cruz Cabrália, Bahia, Brazil, on Rua Bela Vista, in the Northeast Region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 9,491 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is 850.39 m³/day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater to reduce organic pollutants and protect water quality.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a plant serving about 9,500 people, secondary treatment is typical to meet discharge standards.
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