Overview
ETE Vida Nova Itabuna is a secondary treatment plant serving 7,502 people in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 708.48 m³/day of treated wastewater, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE Vida Nova Itabuna is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil, serving a population of approximately 7,502. The plant is situated in the northeastern region of the country, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Ilhéus-Itabuna, and operates as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. For a community of this size, secondary treatment aligns with typical Brazilian regulatory requirements under CONAMA resolutions, which mandate adequate treatment before discharge into water bodies. The plant treats an average daily flow of 708.48 m³, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean, as Itabuna lies within the coastal basin of Bahia. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the coast (within 50 km) make proper treatment essential to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality. The plant helps safeguard the Cachoeira River basin, which supports diverse freshwater life and feeds into the Atlantic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cachoeira River basin, which flows through southern Bahia and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Ilhéus. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for local fisheries and recreation. The tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence flow dynamics, making consistent treatment critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Vida Nova Itabuna is located on Semi Anel Rodoviário in the Santa Inês neighborhood of Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil. Itabuna is in the northeastern region of Brazil, near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,502 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Cachoeira River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean near Ilhéus. The discharge volume averages 708.48 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level meets Brazilian regulatory standards for small to medium agglomerations under CONAMA resolutions.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (Plansab). For plants serving around 7,500 people, secondary treatment is standard to protect water quality in receiving bodies, especially in coastal regions like Bahia.
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