MINING POLLUTION, LLALLAGUA NORTE POTOSÍ

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MINING POLLUTION

Mining pollution, Siglo XX

The promontories of mineral waste and the water used in the mining process are close to schools, even hospitals in the urban area of the municipality of Llallagua.

It is a great concern, especially due to the use of santate (cyanide-like chemical) the smell is strong; and there are mothers who work with their children and are exposed, the contaminated water is near the schools, the children pass by there every day as if nothing had happened.

Contamined water

Although the Municipal Government undertakes prevention campaigns, the participation of environmental bodies, such as the Ministry of Mining and the Environment, is necessary to require mining companies to build tailings dams and thus avoid the contamination that can occur. observe the 20th century, Catavi and also Llallagua

Big companies should take into account that they are harming many people and their future, because the lands are going to be sterile; which will have a negative impact on future generations.

We are aware that mining activity generates economic resources for the different families of our municipality; However, the effects of pollution are causing damage to farmland and water sources.

According to data, in Llallagua 38 percent of the population is dedicated exclusively to mining extraction and sells their product to mineral traders located in the same town or to the Vinto Smelter in Oruro.