Avaliação do processo de alocação de água em reservatórios no Estado da Paraíba: um estudo de caso.

Abstract

The growing conflicts generated by the frequent occurrence of droughts, aggravated by climate change, have motivated the search for a more effective management of water resources. Water allocation is an allied tool in resolving this process, contributing to decision-making, aiming to alleviate the problems and conflicts caused by water scarcity and ensuring its availability for all uses and users involved. In this sense, the present work aimed to evaluate, through indicators proposed by the OECD (2015) and the framework of the water governance monitoring protocol of the Observatório das Águas Brasil (OGA), the water allocation process carried out in a reservoir of the State of Paraíba. The proposed methodological procedure can be summarized in three steps: (1) survey of water allocation data carried out in the state; (2) classification of indicators through the evaluation of measurement criteria categorized into the following service levels: fully satisfactory, partially satisfactory or unsatisfactory; (3) presentation of a roadmap for conducting water allocation processes. The evaluation of the allocation process, through the 7 indicators proposed in this study, was considered partially satisfactory, where we obtained a partially satisfactory evaluation of the indicators, with only indicator 7 being considered unsatisfactory, referring to the performance of the allocation monitoring committee. Among the analyzed criteria were identified the lack of survey of users who carry out abstractions around the dam, as well as the lack of minutes of the meeting transcribed available in electronic means, as well as the implementation of new allocation processes. A major challenge for the management bodies will be the mobilization of water users to participate in the allocation process, seeking participatory management, with decision-making aimed at the interest of all users and water guarantee for future demands.