ESTUDO DA QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA EM TRÊS PONTOS DE AMOSTRAGEM NO RIBEIRÃO ABÓBORA

Abstract

This course completion work investigated the environmental impacts of urban solid waste on the water quality of Ribeirão Abóbora, which is in Rio Verde-GO. As we see, water consumption has increased significantly, making analysis of the qualities of water resources essential. With this, collections were conducted at three points of the stream, the first being close to the source (Point A), the second halfway along the route (Point B) and finally the third at the exit of the stream (Point C). Where the parameters analyzed included temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, distributed solids, salinity, and presence of coliforms, thus complying with CONAMA Resolution 357/2005. Thus, the results indicated that, although the physical and chemical parameters were within acceptable limits for a class 2 river, points B and C showed signs of environmental change, with increased turbidity and the presence of coliforms, thus possibly resulting from human activities and inadequate management of solid waste. However, the data reinforces the need to use sustainable practices and external public policies to preserve the water quality of Ribeirão Abóbora and other nearby watercourses, so that the water quality is in accordance with standards.

Keywords: water supply, water scarcity, environmental degradation.