APROVEITAMENTO DE ÁGUA PLUVIAL: CAPTAÇÃO E UTILIZAÇÃO PARA FINS NÃO POTÁVEIS EM UMA RESIDÊNCIA DE ALTO PADRÃO NA CIDADE DE JUIZ DE FORA – MG

Abstract

Water is an essential resource for humanity and for socioeconomic development.  This resource has always been considered an abundant good in nature, as a result of this fact, it was explored without concern for its possible lack. The rapid and disorderly population growth, which generates a significant increase in the demand for the use of drinking water, is a factor that contributed to the emergence of concerns about the lack of water in the world.  With this, it is increasingly necessary to search for sustainable practices, which is a way to optimize water resources.  In order to analyze the efficiency of a rainwater harvesting system, as well as the potential savings generated, the present work, through a literature review, presents a brief summary of the history of water and its importance, the use of rainwater, and where they can be applied, also addressing issues such as environmental awareness, and water scarcity in the world.  In addition, it provides the study of one of the techniques for using rainwater for non-drinking purposes, with the implementation of this technique in a family home located in Juiz de Fora (MG), through a case study.  The water use system is quite beneficial, not using potable water in activities that do not require high quality control, brings significant returns both for the environment and for the economic factor.