Atividade cemiterial na qualidade da água e na biodiversidade no município de Presidente Prudente-SP

Abstract

Cemeteries are intrinsic to society and need to be analyzed in order to provide a harmonious relationship with the environment, minimizing the impacts that this activity can generate. According to the contamination potential of the cemeteries, and the changes in the physical and biotic spheres, a potential environmental impact is attributed to cemetery activity. The liquid released by the decomposition of the corpses, the necrochorume, is the main cause of environmental pollution by the cemeteries. The present work had as objective to carry out a historical survey of the cemeteries of Presidente Prudente; to analyze the water quality of water bodies near cemeteries; as well as to analyze the biodiversity of plant species and birds. The research methodology consisted of a bibliographical survey regarding the history of cemetery activity, burial forms and environmental impacts of cemeteries. Physical-chemical and microbiological analyzes were carried out on surface water samples collected at points near the cemeteries, in addition to the survey of plant and bird species present in the cemeteries. From the results obtained through fieldwork, laboratory and literature reviews it was possible to identify that the cemeteries of the municipality of Presidente Prudente-SP can generate negative environmental impacts on the environment, causing contamination of water resources. Biodiversity is not satisfactory, so it is recommended variation of the tree species to guarantee the biodiversity of the place and potentially attract more bird species.