ABSTRACT
Abstract This study intended to characterize the fee-fishing ponds located in Guarapiranga's sub-basin both in terms of structure and environmental conditions. The studied region was mapped and 15 out of 24 georeferenced fee-fishing ponds had their owners interviewed through semi-structured questionnaires. In addition to that, samples were collected from the seven fee-fishing ponds closest to the reservoir throughout a seasonal cycle divided in four sample collections carried out between November 2013 and August 2014, aiming at measuring the following variables in situ: water flow rates, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen concentration in affluents and effluents. Other samples were taken in order to assess total phosphorus (TP) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations. Our results show a decrease in dissolved oxygen concentration along with an increase in TP and TN concentration in effluents, as compared to affluents. TP e TN concentrations exceeded the permitted values established by CONAMA 357/2005 - Class II resolution in all effluents at least during part of the year. High nutrient levels were observed in affluents, condition with which basins that have been affected by population growth are commonly met. It was verified, by interviewing the owners regarding venture management and by analyzing the collected samples, that there is significant correlation between the daily feeding and the TP and TN levels (p=0.021 and p=0.045, respectively), with the ponds where feeding is more intense having showed the highest nutrient levels in their effluents. The results highlight the importance of mitigation measures such as educating the owners on proper water management, the installation of pond aerators in conjunction with tanks the filters of which shall be composed of aquatic macrophytes in their effluents, as well as awareness campaigns aiming to reduce the usage of dough by fishermen in order to minimize detrimental impacts on Guarapiranga's sub-basin.
Resumo Este estudo objetivou caracterizar, em termos estruturais e ambientais pesqueiros localizados na sub-bacia da Guarapiranga. A região de estudo foi mapeada, e do total de 24 pesque-pague georreferenciados, 15 foram entrevistados com os proprietários através de questionários semi-estruturados e, nos sete pesque-pagues com tributários mais próximos da represa, foram coletadas amostras de água em um ciclo sazonal divididas em quatro coletas entre novembro de 2013 a agosto de 2014. Foram medidos in situ: vazão, pH, turbidez, condutividade elétrica e oxigênio dissolvido nos afluentes e efluentes, e também foram coletadas amostras de água para determinação da concentração de fósforo total (PT) e nitrogênio total (NT). Os resultados mostraram que há uma diminuição nas concentrações de oxigênio dissolvido e aumento nas concentrações de PT e NT nos efluentes em relação aos afluentes. Os efluentes apresentaram valores de PT e NT acima dos limites permitidos pela resolução CONAMA 357/2005 - Classe II, ao menos em um período do ano. Também foram identificados afluentes com cargas elevadas de nutrientes, característica de bacias impactadas pelo adensamento populacional. Através do questionário aplicado aos proprietários sobre o manejo dos empreendimentos e pelas análises de água verificou-se que houve correlação significativa entre o arraçoamento diário e as cargas de PT e de NT (p=0,021 e p=0,045, respectivamente), sendo que nos locais onde o arraçoamento foi mais intenso, a carga de nutrientes nos efluentes foi maior. Os resultados evidenciam a importância de medidas mitigadoras como orientações aos proprietários para o manejo adequado dos lagos, projetos de educação ambiental com os usuários para diminuir do uso de ceva para a captura dos peixes, além da instalação de aeradores artificiais nos lagos e tanques com filtros compostos de macrófitas aquáticas nos seus efluentes, minimizando os impactos na sub-bacia do Guarapiranga.
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Water Pollutants, Chemical , Rivers , Phosphorus , Water Quality , Ponds , Environmental Monitoring , NitrogenABSTRACT
This study intended to characterize the fee-fishing ponds located in Guarapiranga's sub-basin both in terms of structure and environmental conditions. The studied region was mapped and 15 out of 24 georeferenced fee-fishing ponds had their owners interviewed through semi-structured questionnaires. In addition to that, samples were collected from the seven fee-fishing ponds closest to the reservoir throughout a seasonal cycle divided in four sample collections carried out between November 2013 and August 2014, aiming at measuring the following variables in situ: water flow rates, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen concentration in affluents and effluents. Other samples were taken in order to assess total phosphorus (TP) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations. Our results show a decrease in dissolved oxygen concentration along with an increase in TP and TN concentration in effluents, as compared to affluents. TP e TN concentrations exceeded the permitted values established by CONAMA 357/2005 - Class II resolution in all effluents at least during part of the year. High nutrient levels were observed in affluents, condition with which basins that have been affected by population growth are commonly met. It was verified, by interviewing the owners regarding venture management and by analyzing the collected samples, that there is significant correlation between the daily feeding and the TP and TN levels (p=0.021 and p=0.045, respectively), with the ponds where feeding is more intense having showed the highest nutrient levels in their effluents. The results highlight the importance of mitigation measures such as educating the owners on proper water management, the installation of pond aerators in conjunction with tanks the filters of which shall be composed of aquatic macrophytes in their effluents, as well as awareness campaigns aiming to reduce the usage of dough by fishermen in order to minimize detrimental impacts on Guarapiranga's sub-basin.
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Rivers , Water Pollutants, Chemical , Environmental Monitoring , Nitrogen , Phosphorus , Ponds , Water QualityABSTRACT
This study intended to characterize the fee-fishing ponds located in Guarapiranga's sub-basin both in terms of structure and environmental conditions. The studied region was mapped and 15 out of 24 georeferenced fee-fishing ponds had their owners interviewed through semi-structured questionnaires. In addition to that, samples were collected from the seven fee-fishing ponds closest to the reservoir throughout a seasonal cycle divided in four sample collections carried out between November 2013 and August 2014, aiming at measuring the following variables in situ: water flow rates, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen concentration in affluents and effluents. Other samples were taken in order to assess total phosphorus (TP) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations. Our results show a decrease in dissolved oxygen concentration along with an increase in TP and TN concentration in effluents, as compared to affluents. TP e TN concentrations exceeded the permitted values established by CONAMA 357/2005 Class II resolution in all effluents at least during part of the year. High nutrient levels were observed in affluents, condition with which basins that have been affected by population growth are commonly met. It was verified, by interviewing the owners regarding venture management and by analyzing the collected samples, that there is significant correlation between the daily feeding and the TP and TN levels (p=0.021 and p=0.045, respectively), with the ponds where feeding is more intense having showed the highest nutrient levels in their effluents. The results highlight the importance of mitigation measures such as educating the owners on proper water management, the installation of pond aerators in conjunction with tanks the filters of which shall be composed of aquatic macrophytes in their effluents, as well as awareness campaigns aiming to reduce the usage of dough by fishermen in order to minimize detrimental impacts on Guarapirangas sub-basin.(AU)
Este estudo objetivou caracterizar, em termos estruturais e ambientais pesqueiros localizados na sub-bacia da Guarapiranga. A região de estudo foi mapeada, e do total de 24 pesque-pague georreferenciados, 15 foram entrevistados com os proprietários através de questionários semi-estruturados e, nos sete pesque-pagues com tributários mais próximos da represa, foram coletadas amostras de água em um ciclo sazonal divididas em quatro coletas entre novembro de 2013 a agosto de 2014. Foram medidos in situ: vazão, pH, turbidez, condutividade elétrica e oxigênio dissolvido nos afluentes e efluentes, e também foram coletadas amostras de água para determinação da concentração de fósforo total (PT) e nitrogênio total (NT). Os resultados mostraram que há uma diminuição nas concentrações de oxigênio dissolvido e aumento nas concentrações de PT e NT nos efluentes em relação aos afluentes. Os efluentes apresentaram valores de PT e NT acima dos limites permitidos pela resolução CONAMA 357/2005 Classe II, ao menos em um período do ano. Também foram identificados afluentes com cargas elevadas de nutrientes, característica de bacias impactadas pelo adensamento populacional. Através do questionário aplicado aos proprietários sobre o manejo dos empreendimentos e pelas análises de água verificou-se que houve correlação significativa entre o arraçoamento diário e as cargas de PT e de NT (p=0,021 e p=0,045, respectivamente), sendo que nos locais onde o arraçoamento foi mais intenso, a carga de nutrientes nos efluentes foi maior. Os resultados evidenciam a importância de medidas mitigadoras como orientações aos proprietários para o manejo adequado dos lagos, projetos de educação ambiental com os usuários para diminuir do uso de ceva para a captura dos peixes, além da instalação de aeradores artificiais nos lagos e tanques com filtros compostos de macrófitas aquáticas nos seus efluentes, minimizando os impactos na sub-bacia do Guarapiranga.(AU)
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Water Quality , Fisheries , Environment , NutrientsABSTRACT
Abstract This study intended to characterize the fee-fishing ponds located in Guarapiranga's sub-basin both in terms of structure and environmental conditions. The studied region was mapped and 15 out of 24 georeferenced fee-fishing ponds had their owners interviewed through semi-structured questionnaires. In addition to that, samples were collected from the seven fee-fishing ponds closest to the reservoir throughout a seasonal cycle divided in four sample collections carried out between November 2013 and August 2014, aiming at measuring the following variables in situ: water flow rates, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen concentration in affluents and effluents. Other samples were taken in order to assess total phosphorus (TP) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations. Our results show a decrease in dissolved oxygen concentration along with an increase in TP and TN concentration in effluents, as compared to affluents. TP e TN concentrations exceeded the permitted values established by CONAMA 357/2005 Class II resolution in all effluents at least during part of the year. High nutrient levels were observed in affluents, condition with which basins that have been affected by population growth are commonly met. It was verified, by interviewing the owners regarding venture management and by analyzing the collected samples, that there is significant correlation between the daily feeding and the TP and TN levels (p=0.021 and p=0.045, respectively), with the ponds where feeding is more intense having showed the highest nutrient levels in their effluents. The results highlight the importance of mitigation measures such as educating the owners on proper water management, the installation of pond aerators in conjunction with tanks the filters of which shall be composed of aquatic macrophytes in their effluents, as well as awareness campaigns aiming to reduce the usage of dough by fishermen in order to minimize detrimental impacts on Guarapirangas sub-basin.
Resumo Este estudo objetivou caracterizar, em termos estruturais e ambientais pesqueiros localizados na sub-bacia da Guarapiranga. A região de estudo foi mapeada, e do total de 24 pesque-pague georreferenciados, 15 foram entrevistados com os proprietários através de questionários semi-estruturados e, nos sete pesque-pagues com tributários mais próximos da represa, foram coletadas amostras de água em um ciclo sazonal divididas em quatro coletas entre novembro de 2013 a agosto de 2014. Foram medidos in situ: vazão, pH, turbidez, condutividade elétrica e oxigênio dissolvido nos afluentes e efluentes, e também foram coletadas amostras de água para determinação da concentração de fósforo total (PT) e nitrogênio total (NT). Os resultados mostraram que há uma diminuição nas concentrações de oxigênio dissolvido e aumento nas concentrações de PT e NT nos efluentes em relação aos afluentes. Os efluentes apresentaram valores de PT e NT acima dos limites permitidos pela resolução CONAMA 357/2005 Classe II, ao menos em um período do ano. Também foram identificados afluentes com cargas elevadas de nutrientes, característica de bacias impactadas pelo adensamento populacional. Através do questionário aplicado aos proprietários sobre o manejo dos empreendimentos e pelas análises de água verificou-se que houve correlação significativa entre o arraçoamento diário e as cargas de PT e de NT (p=0,021 e p=0,045, respectivamente), sendo que nos locais onde o arraçoamento foi mais intenso, a carga de nutrientes nos efluentes foi maior. Os resultados evidenciam a importância de medidas mitigadoras como orientações aos proprietários para o manejo adequado dos lagos, projetos de educação ambiental com os usuários para diminuir do uso de ceva para a captura dos peixes, além da instalação de aeradores artificiais nos lagos e tanques com filtros compostos de macrófitas aquáticas nos seus efluentes, minimizando os impactos na sub-bacia do Guarapiranga.
ABSTRACT
Abstract This study intended to characterize the fee-fishing ponds located in Guarapiranga's sub-basin both in terms of structure and environmental conditions. The studied region was mapped and 15 out of 24 georeferenced fee-fishing ponds had their owners interviewed through semi-structured questionnaires. In addition to that, samples were collected from the seven fee-fishing ponds closest to the reservoir throughout a seasonal cycle divided in four sample collections carried out between November 2013 and August 2014, aiming at measuring the following variables in situ: water flow rates, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen concentration in affluents and effluents. Other samples were taken in order to assess total phosphorus (TP) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations. Our results show a decrease in dissolved oxygen concentration along with an increase in TP and TN concentration in effluents, as compared to affluents. TP e TN concentrations exceeded the permitted values established by CONAMA 357/2005 Class II resolution in all effluents at least during part of the year. High nutrient levels were observed in affluents, condition with which basins that have been affected by population growth are commonly met. It was verified, by interviewing the owners regarding venture management and by analyzing the collected samples, that there is significant correlation between the daily feeding and the TP and TN levels (p=0.021 and p=0.045, respectively), with the ponds where feeding is more intense having showed the highest nutrient levels in their effluents. The results highlight the importance of mitigation measures such as educating the owners on proper water management, the installation of pond aerators in conjunction with tanks the filters of which shall be composed of aquatic macrophytes in their effluents, as well as awareness campaigns aiming to reduce the usage of dough by fishermen in order to minimize detrimental impacts on Guarapirangas sub-basin.
Resumo Este estudo objetivou caracterizar, em termos estruturais e ambientais pesqueiros localizados na sub-bacia da Guarapiranga. A região de estudo foi mapeada, e do total de 24 pesque-pague georreferenciados, 15 foram entrevistados com os proprietários através de questionários semi-estruturados e, nos sete pesque-pagues com tributários mais próximos da represa, foram coletadas amostras de água em um ciclo sazonal divididas em quatro coletas entre novembro de 2013 a agosto de 2014. Foram medidos in situ: vazão, pH, turbidez, condutividade elétrica e oxigênio dissolvido nos afluentes e efluentes, e também foram coletadas amostras de água para determinação da concentração de fósforo total (PT) e nitrogênio total (NT). Os resultados mostraram que há uma diminuição nas concentrações de oxigênio dissolvido e aumento nas concentrações de PT e NT nos efluentes em relação aos afluentes. Os efluentes apresentaram valores de PT e NT acima dos limites permitidos pela resolução CONAMA 357/2005 Classe II, ao menos em um período do ano. Também foram identificados afluentes com cargas elevadas de nutrientes, característica de bacias impactadas pelo adensamento populacional. Através do questionário aplicado aos proprietários sobre o manejo dos empreendimentos e pelas análises de água verificou-se que houve correlação significativa entre o arraçoamento diário e as cargas de PT e de NT (p=0,021 e p=0,045, respectivamente), sendo que nos locais onde o arraçoamento foi mais intenso, a carga de nutrientes nos efluentes foi maior. Os resultados evidenciam a importância de medidas mitigadoras como orientações aos proprietários para o manejo adequado dos lagos, projetos de educação ambiental com os usuários para diminuir do uso de ceva para a captura dos peixes, além da instalação de aeradores artificiais nos lagos e tanques com filtros compostos de macrófitas aquáticas nos seus efluentes, minimizando os impactos na sub-bacia do Guarapiranga.