An ecotoxicological approach for criteria and standards of sanitary effluent control in Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X86291

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Ecotoxicology, Sanitary effluents, Legislation

Abstract

Brazil is noteworthy in South America due to several laws concerning effluent ecotoxicological assessments. Due to the growing demand for sanitary effluent toxicity control in urban settings, this study carried out a comprehensive assessment of current ecotoxicological criteria and standards for effluent release in receiving water bodies in Brazil. The findings reveal that states mostly apply federal legislation, with only six states (SP, RJ, MG, PR, SC, RS) establishing more protective laws. These results aid in establishing environmental legislation adjustments, aiming at greater environmental safety and preventing contamination by contaminants of emerging interest, such as microplastics, certain drugs and nanocomposites, which are not removed by conventional sewage systems treatment.

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Thamiris Rocha Guerra da Silva, Instituto Federal Fluminense

She graduated in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) - Macaé campus (2021) and is studying for a master's degree in Environmental Engineering at the Fluminense Federal Institute (IFF), with research in Ecotoxicology. She worked on the development of the Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan, including the planning of consultation and public hearings in the municipality of Carapebus/RJ, for the Associação Pró-Gestão das Águas da Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Paraíba do Sul (AGEVAP) between 2018 and 2020.

Augusto Eduardo Miranda Pinto, Instituto Federal Fluminense

He holds a PhD in Human Rights from the University of Coimbra (2015), a master's and doctorate in Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2012), a master's degree in Technological Education from the Celso Suckow da Fonseca Federal Technological Education Center (1998), and holds the positions of Labor Inspector - Regional Labor Management - Cabo Frio-RJ, Full Professor at the Fluminense Federal Institute: in the Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering and in the Master's Degree in Intellectual Property.

Rachel Ann Hauser-Davis, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Level II Adjunct Researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC), Environmental Health Assessment and Promotion Laboratory (LAPSA). Doctor, Master and Biologist in Analytical Chemistry. She works in the areas of Oceanography, Environmental Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, One Health, Food Safety, (Metallo)Proteomics and Conservation of Natural and Fishery Resources, as well as Scientific Dissemination and Environmental Education.

Renato Matos Lopes, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Post-Doctorate from the Institute of Education of the University of Lisbon (2020), PhD in Biology from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2005), Master in Agrochemistry from the Federal University of Viçosa (2001) and Degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1996). He has more than 25 years' teaching experience in Basic Education and Professional Education, and is currently a Public Health Researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), carrying out teaching, research and extension activities in the Teaching Area at the Cell Communication Laboratory of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC).

Victor Barbosa Saraiva, Instituto Federal Fluminense

He holds a post-doctorate in Biochemistry of microorganisms from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2010), a doctorate in Sciences (Biophysics) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2008), a master's degree in Biological Sciences (Biophysics) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2004) and a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Grande Rio (2000). He is currently a professor at the Fluminense Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology (IF Fluminense-campus Cabo Frio). He has experience in the areas of Immunology, Pharmacology, Protozoology, Biochemistry of microorganisms, Biotechnological Potential of Endophytic Fungi, Ecology and Bioremediation.

Jader Lugon Junior, Instituto Federal Fluminense

He has a post-doctorate degree (2018-2019) in Computational Modeling from the Polytechnic Institute of the State University of Rio de Janeiro, where he also completed his PhD (2005) and Master's degree (2000). He completed his specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering (2010) and his degree as a Mechanical Engineer (1985) from the Fluminense Federal University. He works at the Fluminense Federal Institute (IFFluminense) as Coordinator of the Professional Doctorate in Modeling and Technology for the Environment Applied to Water Resources, as a Professor on the Professional Master's course in Environmental Engineering and on the undergraduate course in Control and Automation Engineering.

Manildo Marcião de Oliveira, Instituto Federal Fluminense

He holds a doctorate in Science (Nuclear Biosciences) from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2009), a master's degree in Biology (Nuclear Biosciences) from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2000) and a degree in Biology from the Faculty of the Lakes Region (1995). He is currently a professor of basic, technical and technological education, working as a permanent professor on the Professional Doctorate in Environmental Modeling and Technology Applied to Water Resources and the Professional Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, a specialization course in Science Teaching, a degree course in Biology, a technical course in chemistry and coordinates the Ecotoxicology and Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (LEMAM) at the Fluminense Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology. He has experience in Ecotoxicology, working mainly on the following subjects: biomarkers, enzymes, ecotoxicological tests, ecotoxicological modeling, monitoring of microalgae and cyanobacterial toxins.

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Silva, T. R. G. da, Pinto, A. E. M., Hauser-Davis, R. A., Lopes, R. M., Saraiva, V. B., Lugon Junior, J., & Oliveira, M. M. de. (2024). An ecotoxicological approach for criteria and standards of sanitary effluent control in Brazil. Ciência E Natura, 46, e86291. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X86291

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