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0251/2018 - Estimate of the contamination of groundwater and surface water by agrochemicals in the sugar and alcohol area, Santa Rita/ PB.
Estimativa de contaminação de águas subterrâneas e superficiais por agrotóxicos em área sucroalcooleira, Santa Rita/PB.

Author:

• Luara Lourenço Ismael - Ismael, LL - <luara_ismael@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Elisângela Maria Rodrigues Rocha - Rocha, EMR - <elis_eng@yahoo.com.br>


Abstract:

The increase in agricultural productivity, especially sugarcane production, is generally associated with the use of agrochemicals. The risk of contamination of these compounds in water resources is a concern to the public and environmental health. In this context, the aim of this study was to estimate the contamination potential of the groundwater and surface water by agrochemicals applied in a sugar and alcohol area in the metropolitan region of João Pessoa, Santa Rita/Paraíba. Analysis was performed according to the criteria proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency - EPA and GUS index (groundwater) and by the GOSS (surface water) method. As a result of the estimation of groundwater contamination, it was observed that 52% out of 25 active principles evaluated by the methods (EPA and GUS), showed a tendency of potential contamination. About the contamination of surface waters, most of the active principles had a greater tendency to transport their molecules dissolved in water and transported them through the rainwater. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a need for the implementation of environmental monitoring programs and measures aimed at the protection of public health.

Keywords:

Agrochemicals, Water Resources, Environment, Public Health.

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Ismael, LL, Rocha, EMR. Estimate of the contamination of groundwater and surface water by agrochemicals in the sugar and alcohol area, Santa Rita/ PB.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2018/May). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/estimate-of-the-contamination-of-groundwater-and-surface-water-by-agrochemicals-in-the-sugar-and-alcohol-area-santa-rita-pb/16784?id=16784



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