Overview
ETE Vida Nova Lauro de Freitas is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,951 people in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges 33.92 units of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE Vida Nova Lauro de Freitas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Centro district of Lauro de Freitas, within the Salvador metropolitan region in Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,951 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility under Brazilian sanitation regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for most urban wastewater in Brazil under federal CONAMA resolutions. The plant's discharge volume of 33.92 units indicates consistent operation. Brazilian regulations mandate that treatment plants of this size meet effluent quality standards before release into water bodies. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent ultimately reaches coastal waters via local drainage. This proximity to the ocean underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems, including nearby beaches and mangroves that support diverse aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean near the Salvador coastline. This coastal zone supports mangroves and estuarine habitats that are critical for fish nurseries and migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Centro district of Lauro de Freitas, within the Salvador metropolitan region in Bahia, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 2,951 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for urban wastewater in Brazil under federal regulations.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
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