Water quality for rural home supplying in the south of Brazil

Autor: Camila Ester Hollas, Ticiane Sauer Pokrywiecki, Naimara Vieira do Prado, Angélica Chini, Elisângela Düsman, Priscila Soraia da Conceição
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences, Vol 41, Iss 1 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1679-9283
1807-863X
DOI: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v41i1.43266
Popis: Underground and surface water as a result of human activity are increasingly polluted. Mainly due to improper disposal of waste, discharge of effluents, among other actions that compromise the environment. The water analysis is necessary to determine and evaluate the situation of water supply to the population. This study evaluated the supply situation of three rural communities located in the south of Brazil, where the water is carried out through the abstraction of groundwater. Pastures, fields and remnants of native vegetation characterize the region. The water quality used to supply was what motivated the accomplishment of this work. The wells are unprotected in the middle of the pastures near to black cesspits and crops that use frequently agrochemicals. The water quality was characterized over one year by physical-chemical, microbiological and toxicological characteristics. The results were compared to water potability standards in Brazil. In order to ensure sanitary conditions for this population, environmental education actions were carried out given the importance of access the information. It follows that the resources analyzed need disinfection to ensure better and safer water supply.
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