Overview
ETE SANTO ANTONIO is a secondary treatment plant in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, serving a population of 50. It discharges 3.62 million cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ETE SANTO ANTONIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Phoc II area of Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. The facility serves a small population of 50 and operates within the metropolitan region of Salvador, a densely populated coastal area in northeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater. The plant's discharge volume of 3.62 million cubic meters per year indicates consistent operation. Brazilian environmental legislation, including CONAMA resolutions, sets effluent quality standards for such facilities. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, are ecologically sensitive and support diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in protecting these environments from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Bahia, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via rivers and estuaries near Camaçari. This region features mangrove forests and coastal lagoons that provide critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SANTO ANTONIO is located in the Phoc II area of Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, within the metropolitan region of Salvador.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Brazilian effluent quality requirements.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the protection of coastal ecosystems in the Bahia region.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For small populations, Brazilian regulations often require at least secondary treatment. Such plants are typically designed as compact systems like septic tanks or small activated sludge units.
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