Resíduos sólidos urbanos: impactos ambientais que resultam nas iunudações do Rio Velha Bárbara em São Bento - MA

Abstract

The unrestrained increase in population has caused socio-environmental problems due to irregular occupation, inadequate generation of solid waste and lack of basic sanitation, which leads to an increase in flooding in urban centers and the compromise of water resources. Thus, this work addresses the consequences experienced by residents due to flooding in the Velha Bárbara River in São Bento - MA, with the aim of identifying the main causes and proposing mitigation measures, in order to raise awareness among the population. To collect data, a questionnaire was administered to 20 residents with open and closed questions. The data was organized into graphs and tables representing each question respectively. The results showed that flooding occurs more frequently during the rainy season and is intensified by the accumulation of solid waste in the riverbed, in addition to the dumping of sewage and lack of basic sanitation. Irregular occupation favors pollution, hindering the flow of water and causing the river to overflow. It was possible to understand the perception of residents affected by the floods. River pollution has generated impacts that worsen the occurrence of floods, as well as compromising species. It is concluded that the Velha Bárbara River is increasingly the target of serious consequences involving public health and the environment, impacts that are intensified by human action. In order to improve and minimize these problems, it is necessary to establish corrective actions and environmental education projects within the community.