PROJETO DE CAPTAÇÃO E APROVEITAMENTO DA ÁGUA DE CHUVA EM UMA INDÚSTRIA NO MUNICÍPIO DE ELÓI MENDES - MG

Abstract

The Water is a limited and indispensable natural resource for life, issues related to the conservation and preservation of water resources have been gaining more highlights progressively, becoming a major factor for all. Aiming at sustainable solutions, techniques have emerged for the use of rainwater, contributing to the rational use of water and at the same time allowing the conservation of water resources. The purpose of this work is to analyze the possibility of collecting and using rainwater for non-potable purposes, thus replacing part of the drinking water consumption of an industry located in the municipality of Elói Mendes, MG. For the construction of the work, a specific bibliographical review was carried out, as well as data collection from the area of rainfall collection, pluviometric indexes, demand for non-potable water, data on the components of the rainwater harvesting system in place, visits to the company, interviews with employees and with the production manager and in charge of the industry maintenance industry. Subsequently, with the data collected, it was possible to verify the operation and size when necessary the system components that the industry has: gutters, vertical conductors, horizontal conductors, reservoirs, motor pumps and distribution network. Thus, the project was designed to capture and use rainwater with all its devices and reservoir design. After the results obtained, it was possible to evaluate the economic and financial viability of the project.