Overview
ETE Vivendas do Ipitanga is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, serving 914 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE Vivendas do Ipitanga is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Boca da Mata neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 914 residents and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is typical for smaller agglomerations in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, it employs biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards set by Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions). Its proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the effluent likely reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage. The plant plays a role in protecting the coastal waters of Salvador, a major urban center in northeastern Brazil. The region's watershed drains into the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), an ecologically important estuary that supports diverse marine life and mangrove ecosystems. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution and safeguard this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Salvador, Bahia, near the coast, and its treated effluent likely flows into the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), a large tropical estuary that supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. This bay is a critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds, and it ultimately connects to the Atlantic Ocean. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Boca da Mata neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador.
The plant serves a population of 914 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent near the coast, likely into local drainage that flows into the Bay of All Saints and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards (CONAMA).
Brazilian wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving water bodies.
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