Impacto ambiental generado por la producción bananera y aguas servidas sobre el río Chaguana de la parroquia Tendales

Abstract

The fishing population of the river Chaguana in recent years has been affected by declining catches they have, which affects the economy of these families, it is important to identify the environmental impact of greater impact on river pollution. The present work is a study of socio-environmental analysis to determine the source below the river, considering banana production and wastewater produced by the population which can cause loss of native species, the reduction in revenue families dependent on fisheries.To identify the most representative environmental impact the atomic absorption method was used as heavy metals; cadmium, iron, lead, mercury and ammonia in the river to verify its existence, along with the development of a matrix Leopold to identify the impact through information obtained; interviews with members of the fishing cooperative was applied and thus know the socioeconomic situation of artisanal fishermen. It was determined that there is a decrease in native species combined with the presence of ammonia in water which endangers the fish breeding stage, as a result of sewage contamination and this impairs the economy of the persons involved this productive activity, through the matrix set that an impact of medium intensity.