O uso da água de chuva para atividades de fins potáveis e não potáveis: percepção dos usuários do Instituto Federal de Sergipe – Campus Lagarto

Abstract

The problem of water scarcity and poor quality has stimulated government agencies, researchers and technology institutions to study ways to preserve water resources. With rainwater harvesting systems, as an alternative source of supply, it is possible to reduce consumption, preserve the environment and promote local economy. However, the acceptability of this type of solution permeates social, cultural and economic issues. In view of this, the article aims to analyze the perception of users of the Federal Institute of Sergipe (IFS) on the use of rainwater for drinking and non-potable activities on the Lagarto campus. The research is configured as a case study, where the method used to collect information from users was the application of a questionnaire. Theverification of the constructive characteristics that guide the daily activities on the campus, the documental survey, in addition to the bibliographic review, was carried out. The results show that, in general, there is a high level of knowledge on the subject because it is a school environment, with wide access to information. It was found that the acceptance of the use of rainwater is more related to activities in which there is no consumption or direct contact (non-potable activities). It was concludedthat the use of rainwater would bring savings to the campus, would contribute to environmental preservation, as well as give the opportunity to assume social responsibility by using this resource for irrigation, benefiting the academic community and the surroundings in a situation of social vulnerability.