Estudo da situação hídrica da população rural do município de Pombal-PB.

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the water situation of the rural population of the municipality of Pombal - PB, using the water poverty index, in order to contribute to the development of strategies and activities aimed at water resources management and the decision making. Were employed indicators available of national and international literature, related to the Capacity (C), Resources (R), Use(U), Access (A) and Environment (E). The information was obtained through interviews of representative portion of the population of the study area. The results showed that 85.7% of the rural communities had a regular WPI, while only two communities presented performed well in relation to Poverty Index water. If ratified the importance of using water social technologies to mitigate the water scarcity in the surveyed communities, however, it was found that it is critical expand the programs carried out so that a greater number of people in rural communities have access and water security, providing appropriate conditions for their stay in the country and a better quality of life. It was concluded that the WPI is an important tool that can be used to assist public authorities in preparing projects and strategies to mitigate problems related to the issue of water scarcity in rural communities