Nexo água-energia no sistema de abastecimento de água de Campo Mourão/PR

Abstract

Sustainability in the use of resources such as water and energy is crucial for socioeconomic and environmental development. Given this, this study addresses the water energy relationship, which is a fundamental interdependence relationship for the creation of public policies, especially considering the impacts caused by global climate change on these resources. The work carried out here evaluates the water supply system in the city (WSS) of Campo Mourão, Paraná, and highlights the interdependence between water and energy in the functioning of the sector, in addition to making an overview of the environmental impacts generated by it. The nexus analysis in the municipality's WSS reveals a moderate degree of interdependence between water and energy, which confirms the interaction between both resources; as a complement, it underscores the importance of seeking intelligent solutions that promote increased efficiency and reduced waste in the system's operation, minimizing environmental impacts. The study also reinforces the responsibility of the civil construction sector, in particular the civil engineer, in providing the best scenario for the implementation and operation of the sector.