Análise físico-químico em água da região de Conceição - PB.

Abstract

Water for consumption must meet the standards set by the Ministry of Health (MS). In this way, this work presents an investigation, through analysis of physical-chemical parameters, into the potability of water in the Conceição-PB region, in order to provide relevant information on the quality of the water distributed to supply the city and rural areas. The methodology involved collecting five water samples, located in the Condado reservoir, Serra Vermelha reservoir, and Tubular Well. The parameters studied were pH, conductivity, alkalinity, total hardness, turbidity and chlorides. The determination of potability was based on the physical-chemical parameters established by Ordinance No. 5/2017 and No. 888/2021. It was possible to observe that among the water sources analyzed, the water from the Condado reservoir and the tube well met all the potability parameters established by the Ministry of Health that were analyzed. However, the water from the Serra Vermelha reservoir showed values outside the standards set by the Ministry of Health. The results of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of reservoir ecosystems and assist in the development of sustainable water management practices. By identifying the main factors affecting water quality, this study provides a basis for informed decisions aimed at preserving and improving the ecological integrity of reservoirs. The implications of this study extend to the fields of environmental science, water resource management and policy development, promoting the protection of vital freshwater resources.