Environmental impacts caused by the deployment and pottery operation in Caçapava do Sul – RS

Abstract

Over the years, population growth and intense industrial activity have caused a lot of impacts on the environment, causing a concern for environmental preservation and the population’s health. In order to mitigate or avoid such damage, the environmental impact assessment becomes an important tool, providing implementations of control measures and minimizing risks to the environment. The impacts of brickworks result in depreciation of air quality due to the release of gases and particulate matter, besides, it also results in the removal of vegetation responsible for cover the soil, facilitating the occurrence of. This study aimed to describe the main environmental impacts associated with a pottery in the city of Caçapava do Sul – RS, indicating strategies, mitigation and compensation measures that may be adopted by the industry. For this study it was done a survey of the company’s documentation and a research with the surrounding community and on-site visit to evaluate the environmental conditions. The evaluation of impacts generated during the process was accomplished through the use of an Impact Identification Matrix, which made it possible to relate the activities carried out with the impact that they may generate to the biophysical and social environment. It was concluded that despite the impacts caused by the production process, the project has given a favorable social development for the neighboring community, promoting urban growth and increasing jobs for the city.