Over the past decades, humans have negatively impacted natural waters through biological and chemical discharges. These discharges cause modifications in aquatic ecosystems (biota and microbiota), leading to environmental and health issues.

Biological and chemical substances released into the water body tend to be naturally biodegraded by microorganisms, but when discharged in excess, they cause an imbalance between oxygen production and consumption, making the degradation of these compounds slower and more complex.

Genetica Bioscience has a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified engineers to conduct the Self-Purification Study, which is crucial for eval__uating the capacity of the receiving body (such as rivers, streams, and brooks) to purify the discharged effluent, i.e., to assess the impacts caused by these discharges. It is a legal requirement in many cases for obtaining permits according to RESOLUTION CONAMA 357/2005.

Description of Monitoring:

• Characterization of the receiving body at the discharge site
• Determination of flow rate at the discharge point (receiving body) using the float method
• Analysis of reference flow rate
• Determination of the effluent load that the receiving body at the studied site can support

Genetica Bioscience Differential: We add a technical assessment to the study and, if necessary, options to reduce impacts on the water body and ensure compliance with legislation.

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We use appropriate methods and equipment according to the study's needs.