Overview
ETE VILA DOS COQUEIROS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small population of 388 and discharges treated effluent near the coast.
ETE VILA DOS COQUEIROS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila Canária neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It serves a small population of 388 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader metropolitan region of Salvador. The plant is situated in the northeastern coastal zone of Brazil, an area characterized by tropical climate and high rainfall. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological degradation of organic matter followed by sedimentation, reducing biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. For a plant of this small scale, secondary treatment is appropriate and aligns with typical requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a water body that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of the coastal ecosystem of Bahia. The plant's operation contributes to protecting downstream water quality and public health in the Salvador region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine life, including mangroves and coral reefs, and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA DOS COQUEIROS is located in the Vila Canária neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The full address is Rua Valdomiro Pereira Lima, Vila Canária, Jardim Cajazeiras, Salvador.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater. This level of treatment effectively reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body near the coast, which eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal location means the discharge enters the coastal watershed.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard. This often involves technologies such as activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors followed by aerobic polishing, depending on local conditions and regulatory requirements.
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