Overview
ETE VILA VERDE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 478 people in Lauro de Freitas, Bahia, Brazil. It discharges treated effluent near the Atlantic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline.
ETE VILA VERDE is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Vilas do Atlântico neighborhood of Lauro de Freitas, in the metropolitan region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 478 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within this coastal urban area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions), secondary treatment is typically required for inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 5.49 (likely in liters per second or cubic meters per day), indicating a modest flow consistent with its small service population. Treated effluent from ETE VILA VERDE is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador. The coastal environment includes mangrove ecosystems and estuarine zones that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the sensitive coastal waters of Bahia, a region known for its beaches and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage channels near Salvador, Bahia. The receiving waters include estuarine and coastal habitats that support mangroves, fish, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pathogen removal from secondary treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects recreational water quality along the densely populated coastline.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA VERDE is located in the Vilas do Atlântico neighborhood of Lauro de Freitas, in the metropolitan region of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 478 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on a local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local drainage channels that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near Salvador, Bahia.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for coastal discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which require secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters to protect marine ecosystems and public health.
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