ETE UBAIRA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jiquiriçá, Bahia, Brazil

ETE UBAIRA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jiquiriçá, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,709 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for discharges into water bodies. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is the standard for plants of this scale in Brazil, ensuring compliance with federal discharge standards. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 452.44 cubic meters per day. Treated effluent from ETE UBAIRA is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal basins of Bahia. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local communities. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

ETE UBAIRA discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the coastal drainage system of Bahia, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and invertebrate species. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic pollution and nutrient loads, helping to maintain water quality in downstream environments.