Percepção dos moradores quanto a origem, uso e qualidade da água de abastecimento de Ouro Velho,PB.

Abstract

Water is a natural resource, and its benefits are for everyone and should be available, being controlled and distributed correctly. It is mandatory to have access to this feature drinking way, it is a basic human need and is vital for the maintenance of life. Their incorrect administration is one of the factors responsible for the majority of existing public health problems, and its control in the distribution is probably the main requirement to solve this problem of access to clean water. This research verifies the perception of the population of the Old Gold municipality with respect to the original conditions, use and supply of water quality. The quantitative descriptive character study uses as a data collection technique a semi-structured questionnaire with 15 questions, addressing the issue of research. Through the data we conclude that there is great need for public policies to bring investments in the correct treatment of the water and sanitation system, thereby enhancing the use of water and accelerating social growth of the population.