Impactos ambientais causados pela implantação e operação de olaria na cidade de Caçapava do Sul – RS

Abstract

Over the years, population growth and increased industrial activities have caused various impacts on the environment, leading to greater concern for environmental preservation and the health of the population in general. This work aimed to describe the main environmental impacts associated with a pottery in the city of Caçapava do Sul - RS, allowing to identify strategies and mitigation and compensation measures that can be adopted by the sector. For the accomplishment of this study was made survey of the existing documentation, as well as conducting field research with the neighboring community and visit in the place to evaluate the environmental conditions. The evaluation of the impacts generated during the process was accomplished through the use of an Impact Identification Matrix that made it possible to relate the activities carried out with the possible impacts that they can generate in the biophysical and social environment. It was concluded that the impacts caused by the activities in the pottery result in the depreciation of air quality due to the release of gases and particulate matter, the removal of vegetation responsible for the soil cover, facilitating the occurrence of erosion and loss of material, and disordered territorial occupation. However, the economic issue stands out, as the enterprise provided a favorable social development for the neighboring community, promoting urban growth and increased employment for the city.