Overview
ETE TUCANO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Tucano, Bahia, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 11,004 residents with a discharge volume of 772.03 units.
ETE TUCANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tucano, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 11,004 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It operates as part of the regional sanitation infrastructure in the Northeast Region of Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater treatment. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a treated wastewater volume of 772.03 units, indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent from ETE TUCANO is discharged into local water bodies within the region. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, means its discharge affects freshwater systems rather than marine environments. The surrounding watershed supports local ecosystems and communities, and the plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in the Northeast Region of Brazil, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via rivers such as the Itapicuru or others in the region. The area is characterized by a semi-arid climate, making water resources particularly sensitive to pollution. The treatment plant helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and supports the ecological health of the river systems that provide water for agriculture and human use.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TUCANO is located in the city of Tucano, in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 11,004 people, making it a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
ETE TUCANO provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the standard requirement for urban wastewater, and plants must comply with discharge standards to protect water quality.
The plant treats wastewater from Tucano, preventing untreated sewage from entering local rivers and streams. This helps protect freshwater ecosystems and supports the health of downstream water bodies in the semi-arid region of Bahia.
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