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Evaluation of environmental quality of urban water bodies using multivariate analysis

Abstract:

The present study evaluated the water quality in urban water bodies using multivariate statistical techniques. In Sorocaba, São Paulo, ten water bodies were sampled and nine limnological variables were quantified. Irregular disposal of domestic waste and sewage was identified as impacting. Environmental management guidelines are presented.

Keywords:
urban water resources; water quality; multivariate analysis; integrated management; environmental impacts

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