Poluição ambiental: diagnóstico dos impactos socioambientais por material particulado da Bentonit União Nordeste S/A.

Abstract

This study aimed to diagnose the possible environmental impacts caused by mining of particulate matter emitted by Bentonit SA, Campina Grande-PB March/2006. This was a qualitative and quantitative diagnostic analytical - observational and laboratory of possible impacts which were submitted to the local atmosphere, flora and workers - individuals - another industry surrounding the company. The research involved the use of a sketch plan and the creation of cartographic beyond the application of a questionnaire consisting of objective questions related to the picture of health workers, making a data collector - measurement mechanisms - responsible for collecting the particulate material; use of photographs of local flora and the creation of images containing the data-distribution-percentages referring to the indicative framework for health and the effects of pollutants. Based on the results of evaluations contacted - that in just one month were released 155 kg / ha of particulate matter in air pollution and as a consequence the plant suffered a relative loss of chlorophyll as well as some type of deformation in their foliage, whereas the questioned 150 people - employees - 100% of respondents said the industry would emit particulate matter pollutants on the frequency of 60% claimed to be a frequent issue - every day - of particles, 30% responded that the issue occurred many days a week and only 10% responded that the issue occurred a few days. Since the possible information - the health framework - 100% of the respondents claimed to feel hurt by the effects of particulate matter. Finally, the same respondents were asked about the likely health problems, 80% reported feeling eye irritation, 60% complained of irritation to the respiratory tract, 40% said they suffer from mild headaches and 10% had problems of being unwell (fainting and chills). We conclude that, as a consequence socio caused, contributed to the industry in a first instance to enhance air pollution eventually affecting local vegetation, so too, probably causing risks to human health of industrial workers in the vicinity of the company.