Environmental degradation in the weir of Bodocongó in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
Journal Title: Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
The Bodocongó weir located in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba, has suffered anthropic actions over the years that contribute to the degradation of its waters, but also degrade the environment to which the weir is inserted. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the environmental degradation in the surroundings of the Bodocongó weir, diagnosing the water quality through parameters such as pH, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids. The study was conducted in July 2016, so measurements were performed "in loco" of these parameters three times a week with the aid of digital electronic devices. The analysis of the environmental degradation around the weir was carried out by observing the phenomena that contribute to the deterioration of this aquatic ecosystem. The results obtained for the evaluated parameters show that the dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids are outside the recommended standards, reflecting the contamination of these waters. Therefore, anthropogenic actions such as effluent and solid waste disposal, as well as vehicle washing at the banks of the dam, intensify environmental degradation in this area. Environmental education followed by public policies aimed at the recovery of this area are necessary and urgent instruments for the Bodocongó weir to recover natural physical, chemical and biological conditions.
Authors and Affiliations
Lazaro Ramom dos Santos Andrade, Sérgio Murilo Santos de Araújo, Marília Zulmira Sena de Sousa Andrade, Eduarda Lucena de Medeiros
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