Overview
ETE Santa Maria da Vitória is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,433 people in Santa Maria da Vitória, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Santa Maria da Vitória is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Maria da Vitória, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,433 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. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with secondary treatment being a common requirement for municipal facilities of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the region, which ultimately drains into the São Francisco River basin, a major river system in northeastern Brazil supporting diverse aquatic life and human uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome and supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Maria da Vitória, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,433 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the São Francisco River basin, which flows through the Caatinga biome.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities in Brazil.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are generally required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
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