Environmental Assessment for the Solids Waste Pond in Katenguenha, Angola

Abstract

Deposition of solid wastes in the Katenguenha dump site is a serious environmental issue in the locality of Huambo (Angola). The objective of this work is to assess the environmental impact caused by solid waste deposition. The integrated relevant criteria method was used to identify and evaluate the environmental impact. The results indicated that the solid waste dump site has a negative impact on all environmental aspects (physical, biological and social). They are category II environment impacts with an environmental impact rate above 6.

Keywords

• método de criterios relevantes integrados
• impacto ambiental
• estudio geoambiental
• deposición residuos sólidos
• Katenguenha.