Environmental impact of poultry production systems on surface water: monitoring the Taquari-Antas basin, southern Brazil.

Autor: Marques, Roger Vasques, Schneider, Vania Elisabete, Cemin, Gisele, Bortolin, Taison Anderson, Carra, Sofia Helena Zanella
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Zdroj: International Journal of Environmental Studies; Oct2020, Vol. 77 Issue 5, p843-864, 22p, 3 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 1 Graph, 4 Maps
Abstrakt: The research evaluated the impact of poultry farming on the quality of surface waters in a mountainous area of southern Brazil, in order to collect data and assist in the decision-making for sustainable development. The study monitored 13 spots for two years in the sub-basins with intense poultry activity. The water samples were submitted to physicochemical and microbiological analyses in order to assess the Water Quality Index (WQI). The data were analysed by principal component analysis and Pearson's correlation. Some zones are able to receive future investments and could serve as a basis for the installation of new agricultural units. Others require greater attention from the environmental control agencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index