Rainwater Use in the FAMETRO Manacapuru Unit for Non-Potable Purposes

Abstract

Water is the fundamental element for the existence of life on earth is one of the essential natural resources used by humans. The use of alternative sources of water in public and private bodies has been the most constant form in recent years, this time aiming to reduce the demand for drinking water. The management of water use and the search for alternative sources of supply such as rainwater use fall within the context of sustainable development, which proposes the use of natural resources in a balanced way and without harming future generations. Thus, the design of the reservoir for the use of rainwater at the Manacapuru Metropolitan Faculty of Manacapuru - UEA, by the methods provided by the NBR 15527/2007 guidelines were satisfactory. With ten-year rainfall data from 04/2008 to 12/2017, in the municipality of Manacapuru, the volume found for the reservoir to meet the analyzed rainwater demand was 37.17 m³, with a supply of approximately 80% of non-potable water consumption at Manaus Metropolitan Faculty Manacapuru unit. Thus the economic advantages, the implementation of this sustainable system can bring benefits to the environment, so all the water collected will help to minimize the occurrence of floods and the improper consumption of treated water.