This work aims to analyze the possible contamination in the water table, by the Necrochorume of the cemeteries Nossa Senhora Aparecida and Parque de Manaus, which are located on Avenida do Turismo nº 107, km 12, in the tarumã açu neighborhood, are the largest extension cemeteries and the only ones in Manaus to carry out burials. Necrochorume is the main contamination residue from bodies that are in a state of decomposition, this liquid that is composed of water, mineral salts and organic substances, are responsible for soil pollution and underground aquifers. Chemical, physical and microbiological analyses of 2 supply points were performed, one inside the cemetery and the other outside, in October, the results show a change in pH, turbidity and the occurrence of microorganisms having the potential to cause serious health and environmental problems.
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