Perception of the citizens in the city of São Mateus, Brazil, on water supply and the implications in its use

The perception of consumers concerning the water supplied by water supply systems (WSS) can be a valuable tool for the management of water resources. This study aims to assess the perception of the citizens of the city of São Mateus, southeast Brazil, concerning the water supplied by the local WSS,...

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Autores principales:	Angelo Rezende Vinturini, Rita de Cassia Feroni, Elson Silva Galvão
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Publicado:	IWA Publishing 2021
Materias:	total dissolved solids water alternative source water quality perception water volume well water Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes TD201-500 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General) TC401-506
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:02b57966450a4791ab74cd49420cc8db2021-11-06T07:09:53ZPerception of the citizens in the city of São Mateus, Brazil, on water supply and the implications in its use1606-97491607-079810.2166/ws.2020.357https://doaj.org/article/02b57966450a4791ab74cd49420cc8db2021-03-01T00:00:00Zhttp://ws.iwaponline.com/content/21/2/859https://doaj.org/toc/1606-9749https://doaj.org/toc/1607-0798The perception of consumers concerning the water supplied by water supply systems (WSS) can be a valuable tool for the management of water resources. This study aims to assess the perception of the citizens of the city of São Mateus, southeast Brazil, concerning the water supplied by the local WSS, and investigating the availability of other alternative sources. A survey was given to a sample of local consumers, and the results suggest that most consumers do not have a good opinion regarding the water quality, highlighting flavor, color, and intermittent supply as the main issues, especially during periods of drought. These conditions are mainly associated with the increase of the total dissolved solids in the raw water. Using private water wells is highlighted as an available alternative source for multiple domestic uses; nevertheless, this alternative may cause some concern if the exploitation of the resource is made without control. HIGHLIGHTS Reduced supply and poor water quality lead to seeking alternative sources.; Dissatisfaction with WSS services are refelcted in the choice for alternative sources.; For 71% of consumers, the water from alternative sources is good quality.; Well water is a feasible alternative source for the residents of the city.; The use of well water highlights the need for monitoring the potability standards.;Angelo Rezende VinturiniRita de Cassia FeroniElson Silva GalvãoIWA Publishingarticletotal dissolved solidswater alternative sourcewater quality perceptionwater volumewell waterWater supply for domestic and industrial purposesTD201-500River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General)TC401-506ENWater Supply, Vol 21, Iss 2, Pp 859-867 (2021)
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topic	total dissolved solids water alternative source water quality perception water volume well water Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes TD201-500 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General) TC401-506
spellingShingle	total dissolved solids water alternative source water quality perception water volume well water Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes TD201-500 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General) TC401-506 Angelo Rezende Vinturini Rita de Cassia Feroni Elson Silva Galvão Perception of the citizens in the city of São Mateus, Brazil, on water supply and the implications in its use
description	The perception of consumers concerning the water supplied by water supply systems (WSS) can be a valuable tool for the management of water resources. This study aims to assess the perception of the citizens of the city of São Mateus, southeast Brazil, concerning the water supplied by the local WSS, and investigating the availability of other alternative sources. A survey was given to a sample of local consumers, and the results suggest that most consumers do not have a good opinion regarding the water quality, highlighting flavor, color, and intermittent supply as the main issues, especially during periods of drought. These conditions are mainly associated with the increase of the total dissolved solids in the raw water. Using private water wells is highlighted as an available alternative source for multiple domestic uses; nevertheless, this alternative may cause some concern if the exploitation of the resource is made without control. HIGHLIGHTS Reduced supply and poor water quality lead to seeking alternative sources.; Dissatisfaction with WSS services are refelcted in the choice for alternative sources.; For 71% of consumers, the water from alternative sources is good quality.; Well water is a feasible alternative source for the residents of the city.; The use of well water highlights the need for monitoring the potability standards.;
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title	Perception of the citizens in the city of São Mateus, Brazil, on water supply and the implications in its use
title_short	Perception of the citizens in the city of São Mateus, Brazil, on water supply and the implications in its use
title_full	Perception of the citizens in the city of São Mateus, Brazil, on water supply and the implications in its use
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Perception of the citizens in the city of São Mateus, Brazil, on water supply and the implications in its use

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