Overview
ETE Santa Rita is a secondary treatment plant serving 16,931 people in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 194.61 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually near the coast.
ETE Santa Rita is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Itinga neighborhood of Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,931 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for most urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). The plant discharges an average of 194.61 thousand cubic meters of treated effluent annually. The treated effluent from ETE Santa Rita ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems, as the plant is located within 10 km of the coast. The surrounding region includes the Todos os Santos Bay, an ecologically important estuarine system that supports mangroves, fish nurseries, and diverse marine life. Proper treatment helps protect these coastal ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
ETE Santa Rita discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways near Salvador, within the Todos os Santos Bay watershed. This bay is one of Brazil's largest and most biodiverse estuarine systems, supporting mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to mitigate eutrophication risks in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Rita is located in the Itinga neighborhood of Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 16,931 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean near the Todos os Santos Bay.
ETE Santa Rita provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for most urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent standards and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB) for wastewater management.
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