Diagnóstico do sistema de abastecimento de água do município de São Mamede-PB.

Abstract

Water supply is one of the main challenges faced in semiarid regions, where water scarcity and long periods of drought compromise the regularity of water supply and the population's quality of life. In this context, analyzing water supply systems becomes essential to understanding the operational capacity of existing structures and their efficiency given environmental limitations. Given the above, the objective is to analyze the profile of the water supply system in the city of São Mamede, Paraíba, through a diagnosis and identification of issues related to the city's water system The descriptive and exploratory research, based on documentary data and official information from the regulatory agency, sought to characterize the municipal water infrastructure. The results indicate that water supply is provided exclusively by the Curemas-Sabugi System, operated by the Paraíba Water and Sewage Company (CAGEPA), which runs approximately 180 km, encompassing 11 pumping stations and approximately 100 km of water mains. In São Mamede, the system utilizes the Curemas/Mãe D'água and São Mamede reservoirs, with five pumping stations and a water treatment plant, serving an estimated population of 7,629. The conclusion is that despite the challenges inherent in the semiarid region of Paraíba, the system has the capacity to meet municipal demand.