Proposals for water conservation in urban areas in Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v59i0.76006

Palavras-chave:

losses control, water consume reduction, water reuse

Resumo

This study aims to propose measures for water conservation in urban areas in Brazil. Several measures are proposed, such as reduction of garden watering, water conservation in buildings, water reuse in urban areas and in buildings (greywater), use of rainwater, use of water from air-conditioners, control of losses in water supply systems, among others. Recommendations are made for actions to be developed in order to engage the community in water conservation programs. Measures for water conservation in urban areas are indicated. A national structure is proposed for a water conservation program in urban areas in Brazil. Also, it is proposed how the participation of national, federal and municipal agencies should be, indicating their respective attributions.

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Francisco Suetônio Bastos Mota, Universidade Federal do Ceará

Professor Titular

Departamento de Engenharia Hidráulica e Ambiental

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2022-04-22

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Mota, F. S. B. (2022). Proposals for water conservation in urban areas in Brazil. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 59. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v59i0.76006

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