Macroinvertebrados bentônicos são afetados pela alteração dos sistemas aquáticos, que diminuem ou aumentam sua população. O conhecimento sobre macroinvertebrados bentônicos pode ser utilizado para conhecer a qualidade da água de lagos e rios, pois estes organismos respondem às variações nas condições ambientais. O objetivo deste estudo foi utilizar a estrutura de comunidades de macroinvertebrados como indicador de qualidade ambiental em dois rios de abastecimento público no município de Erechim, Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. As coletas foram realizadas mensalmente de novembro de 2014 até abril de 2015, utilizando-se amostrador tipo Surber. Para a avaliação das condições ambientais foi aplicado um protocolo de avaliação rápida (PAR). Foram identificados 4.096 macroinvertebrados, distribuídos em 41 táxons de Annelida, Nematoda, Crustacea, Aracnida e Insecta. Os dois rios apresentaram trechos com alteração antrópica nas margens e os ambientes mais alterados foram associados com a maior abundância do grupo trófico coletor-catador. Integrar o método de avaliação da diversidade de habitats com análises da comunidade bentônica pode ser um método eficiente para obtenção de parâmetros mais completos da qualidade da água e da degradação dos sistemas aquáticos.
Aim This study aimed to evaluate the water quality of streams that are used for public supply, through an integrated analysis using a biotic index, as well as physicochemical and microbiological parameters. Methods The data were obtained monthly, from November 2014 to April 2015, at eight locations in two rivers in the south of Brazil. The landscape is predominantly rural, with the occurrence of small reforested areas, as well as yerba mate and grape cultivations. Macroinvertebrate samples were collected monthly using a Surber sampler. Water temperature and dissolved oxygen concentration were measured in the field using a portable oximeter. The following parameters were measured in the laboratory: pH, Turbidity, BOD, Conductivity and Nitrate. Results The evaluation carried out in the rivers revealed good water quality, but some sample sites presented reduced water quality. The waters of the Leãozinho River were classified as doubtful at site 1 and as good at sites 2, 3 and 4. Ligeirinho River presented an acceptable rating at sites 1 and 4 and was classified as good at sites 2 and 3. The BMWP’ index was significantly correlated with the abundance of macroinvertebrates, EPT richness and BOD. The abundance and richness of macroinvertebrates in Leãozinho and Ligeirinho Rivers were associated with the physical, chemical and microbiological parameters. Conclusion This study reinforces the importance of biomonitoring in the evaluation of water quality for human consumption, considering that environmental management and monitoring practices should integrate physicochemical, microbiological and biological parameters.
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