Assessment, Conservation and Recovery of Springs in Hydrographic Basins

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19180/2177-4560.v14n22020p274-290

Keywords:

Water resource management, Permanent preservation areas, Water quality

Abstract

Springs are important sources of water for the survival activities of families living in rural areas. But, over the years, man has accelerated the process of environmental degradation, with inappropriate practices that are visible and hinder the conservation of these sources. These practices have contributed, for example, to increase sedimentation of water bodies, decrease the amount of water and worsen its quality. In rural properties, the use of water from springs is common, as it is easier to collect and at a lower cost, and a significant number of these people consume it without any type of treatment, putting their health at risk. The present bibliographic review pointed out that several studies on springs are directly related to their degradation due to population growth, urbanization, agricultural expansion and other environmental impacts. To date, there is a strong indication that a large number of springs are at odds with the legislation of the Forest Code law 12.826, thus indicating the need for preservation actions, which are carried out continuously through interaction with the local population.  

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Author Biographies

  • José Natal Correia, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense
    Mestrando em Engenharia Ambiental pelo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense)– Campus Macaé/RJ – Brasil.
  • Vicente de Paulo Santos de Oliveira, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense
    Doutor em Engenharia Agrícola pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV). Professor do Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense) – Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ – Brasil.
  • Thiago Moreira de Rezende Araújo, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense
    Doutorado em Ciências Naturais pela Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro - Brasil.

Published

27-12-2020

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Review articles

How to Cite

Assessment, Conservation and Recovery of Springs in Hydrographic Basins. Boletim do Observatório Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, [S. l.], v. 14, n. 2, p. 274–290, 2020. DOI: 10.19180/2177-4560.v14n22020p274-290. Disponível em: https://editoraessentia.iff.edu.br/index.php/boletim/article/view/15525.. Acesso em: 3 jul. 2024.

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