Spatial-Temporal Analysis of Water Quality in Municipalities Influenced by the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Plant

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the limnological and microbiological parameters of water from the Xingu River to establish a water quality profile for municipalities in the Xingu and Transamazon regions affected by the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant (BMHPP). Methods: A field study employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches was conducted to assess water quality parameters in stretches of the Xingu River within the affected municipalities. The analysis was guided by the li