Processos de degradação ambiental decorrentes da disposição dos resíduos sólidos na cidade de Barro- Ceará.

Abstract

At present, major environmental problems stem from improper disposal of waste produced by society, whether in domestic daily life or in activities industrial, agricultural, hospital and leisure. From the beginning man produces waste, but with the advent of industrialization and urban growth and change of society dictated by the capitalist mode of production, the volume of waste production has tripled in recent decades causing environmental problems due to such materials in improper locations. Within this context, the city of Barro located in the South Central sector of the state of Ceará is no different from other cities in developing disposal of solid waste produced by its population. All waste generated in urban and rural areas is transported to the garbage dump. where it is disposed of in the open and without any soil preparation to receive it, This can lead to contamination of surface and groundwater, air pollution and infestation of animals promoting various diseases. The area chosen for disposal of garbage in Barro-CE, 742 meters from the Cipó reservoir, which serves as a drinking fountain for animals and a portion of the needy population use it for fishing.