Pollution and environmental impact in the Bay of Chancay

Authors

  • Carlos Francisco Cabrera Carranza Faculty of Geological, Mining, Metallurgical and Geographical Engineering. National University of San Marcos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v4i8.2327

Keywords:

Marine Pollution, Fisheries, Environmental Impact

Abstract

The pollution of coastal waters of the Bay of Chancay caused by the discharge of industrial and urban runoff, has prompted the present investigation aimed to know the extent of contamination of coastal waters of the Bay of Chancay and Impacts, to propose recovery measures and environmental control. As a result of this investigation, it is known that seawater Chancay Bay presents values ​​that are well above current regulations (Water Act), leading in extreme cases to 0.00 ml / l dissolved oxygen, 120 mg / l BOD5, 0.00 bits / ind. diversity, among others, confirming a high pollution.

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Published

2001-12-15

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Artículos científicos

How to Cite

Cabrera Carranza, C. F. (2001). Pollution and environmental impact in the Bay of Chancay. Revista Del Instituto De investigación De La Facultad De Minas, Metalurgia Y Ciencias geográficas, 4(8), 37-46. https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v4i8.2327