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Análise Comparativa de Parâmetros de Balneabilidade em Fazendinha, Macapá-AP

2015; UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; Volume: 5; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.18561/2179-5746/biotaamazonia.v5n4p110-118

2179-5746

Jonas Silva Campos, Helenilza Ferreira Albuquerque Cunha,

Water Quality and Pollution Assessment

The recreational water quality criteriais are usefull parameters to determine the water quality of the beach when it is used for primary contact. The objective of this investigation is to verify the recreational water quality and the environmental conditions on the Fazendinha beach – Macapa/AP. The methodology included a descriptive study, with analysis of primary and secondary data of water quality considering a period of two years. Information on the monitoring were carried out surveyed by the Institute for the Environment and Land Management of the Amapa State - IMAP. The results showed concentration of E. coli and pH level suitable for recreational water quality. A theoretical study was extended to other beach in order to compare these parameters, and results showed values in non-compliance with current legislation: pH = 4.4 for Curiau, pH = 5.82 for Perpetuo Socorro, pH = 5.89 for Santa Ines and pH = 5.5 for Ariri proximities. These differences showed the need to intensify monitoring frequency because that it is carried out just once a year. In Fazendinha District, 42% of respondents identified that the beach has been used in other months not monitored by IMAP. We conclud that is necessary to reinforces the importance of monitoring and communication by IMAP about the recreational water quality to greater the health safety to users. Keywords: Water quality; resolution CONAMA 274/2000; environmental quality.