Overview
ETE SAO VICENTE is a secondary treatment plant in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small population and discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE SAO VICENTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santo Antônio, Camaçari, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 58 people 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 required for municipal wastewater under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions). Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for local communities and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador, Bahia. The region's coastal and estuarine environments support mangroves, fish nurseries, and migratory bird species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these ecologically sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAO VICENTE is located in Santo Antônio, Camaçari, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador.
The plant serves a small population of 58 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazilian wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions, which set standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for most municipal plants to protect water resources.
The plant helps protect local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and fish habitats. Proper treatment reduces pollution and safeguards public health.
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