Environmental assessment of rainwater in the Baixada Campista: a case study of drainage channels and impacts of the transposition on the lower course of the Paraiba do Sul River
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Water shortage. Drainage System. Environmental impacts.Abstract
The Baixada Campista, located in the Northern region of the Rio de Janeiro State, was formed in a wide alluvial flood plain, along the banks of the Paraiba do Sul River. In colonial Brazil, this region was considered to have fertile soil and abundant water resources necessary for their economic development. In the 19th century, the region gained ground in some economic activities such as sugar production, and for being the first city in Latin America to have electric energy. It is currently known for its oil production and industrial port complex. These facts show the importance of the water resources, especially those of the Paraiba do Sul River, for the economic development of the Northern region of the State of Rio de Janeiro. However, the region has experienced water crises due to the environmental fragility of the Paraiba do Sul River Basin caused by natural phenomena or human actions. In this article, we discuss conservation of the drainage system and the negative environmental impacts caused by the transposition of waters of the Paraiba do Sul River in the Baixada Campista.Downloads
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