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Fecal indicators
Water management
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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This study investigates Lagoa dos Patos's bathing water quality parameters, located in Pelotas, focusing on assessing the influence of estuarine conditions. Statistical analysis was conducted on water quality data from 2015 to 2022, with parameters including Escherichia coli, turbidity, organic matter, phosphorus, and chlorides. Two principal components were extracted using the Kaiser criterion and cumulative variance threshold, revealing significant correlations between chloride concentrations and various water quality parameters. The results indicate that salinity, represented by chlorides, plays a critical role in influencing water quality, particularly in brackish water conditions. Notably, Escherichia coli concentrations showed a reversal of correlation direction at higher salinity levels, suggesting potential limitations in using the microbiological indicator in estuarine environments. Furthermore, significantly higher levels of organic matter were observed in brackish water, likely due to anthropogenic inputs such as effluent discharge. These findings highlight the importance of considering alternative water quality indicators in estuarine areas, as traditional microbiological markers may not fully reflect the environmental dynamics of these systems. This study provides valuable insights for decision-makers in managing water quality and public health in coastal and estuarine regions. Furthermore, this research aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals, notably Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), by improving water quality and addressing pollution. It also supports Goal 14 (Life Below Water) by examining the impact of environmental factors on coastal ecosystems, Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by highlighting the importance of water quality for public health, and Goal 13 (Climate Action) due to the influence of environmental changes on salinity.
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