Dam has greenish water after thousands of fish die in Bezerros; VIDEO
Municipality calls on state agencies and advises population not to consume water or fish from the reservoir
Quick Look
- The City of Bezerros completed the removal of the largest concentration of dead animals from the dam and should finish cleaning the banks within two days.
- State bodies, including CPRH, Secretariat of Water Resources and Adagro, were called to investigate the causes of the mortality, while the Municipal Department of Health and Health Surveillance collected samples of water and fish.
- The population was advised not to use water from the reservoir for consumption or fish for food.
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Why It Matters
The City of Bezerros is cleaning a dam after fish deaths and has called state agencies to investigate the causes, while advising the population not to consume the water or fish from the reservoir.
According to Bezerros City Hall, the most critical part of the cleaning has already been carried out, with the removal of the largest concentration of dead animals. As the reservoir is extensive, work continues along the banks. This stage is expected to be completed within two days.
According to Eliseu Pessoa, Environmental Manager of Bezerros, the city hall called state agencies to help investigate the causes of the mortality. Among them are the State Environment Agency (CPRH), the Water Resources Secretariat and the Pernambuco Agricultural Defense and Inspection Agency (Adagro).
The Municipal Health Department and Health Surveillance also participated in the water analysis. Samples of the water and dead fish were collected to identify what caused the death of the animals.
While the causes are not clarified, the city council's guidance is that surrounding residents do not use the dam's water for consumption or fish for food.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The results of water and fish analyzes will identify the cause of the mortality.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What was the cause of the fish kill?
- How many fish died in total?
- When will the results of water and fish analyzes be released?
- Is the dam used for public supply or just for other purposes?
