Overview
ETE VILA RICA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil, serving approximately 3,652 people. It discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Atlantic coast.
ETE VILA RICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Itinga neighborhood of Lauro de Freitas, within the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of about 3,652 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure for this coastal urban area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with secondary treatment being a common requirement for municipal plants. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at approximately 41.97 units, indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent from ETE VILA RICA is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment and supports public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the coastal zone of Bahia, near Salvador, and its treated effluent enters local watercourses that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This region features mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. The discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the coastal waters, which support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA RICA is located in the Itinga neighborhood of Lauro de Freitas, in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 3,652 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal location within 10 km of the coast.
ETE VILA RICA provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for municipal wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy and state-level environmental agencies. Plants like ETE VILA RICA must comply with discharge standards set by the environmental authority (e.g., INEMA in Bahia) to protect water quality.
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