Overview
ETE SAUIPE is a secondary treatment plant in Mata de São João, Bahia, Brazil, serving about 5,345 people and discharging 161.56 m³/day of treated wastewater.
ETE SAUIPE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal municipality of Mata de São João, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,345 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Its location in the Região Metropolitana de Salvador places it within a region of significant tourism and ecological importance. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland and coastal discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a daily volume of 161.56 m³ of treated effluent. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent likely drains into coastal waters or nearby rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This proximity to the coast necessitates careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves that are common along the Bahia coastline. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems in the coastal region of Bahia. The receiving waters support sensitive coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and coral reefs that provide critical habitat for marine species. The area is part of the broader Todos os Santos Bay watershed, which is ecologically significant for its biodiversity and role in supporting local communities dependent on fishing and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAUIPE is located in the municipality of Mata de São João, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, within the Região Metropolitana de Salvador.
The plant serves approximately 5,345 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a rate of 161.56 m³ per day. Given its coastal location within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean, the effluent likely enters coastal waters or nearby rivers that flow into the ocean.
ETE SAUIPE provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Brazilian regulations for most wastewater discharges, ensuring reduction of organic pollutants and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. Plants serving small agglomerations like ETE SAUIPE are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, with permits issued by state environmental agencies such as INEMA in Bahia.
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