Analise preliminar das perdas do sistema de abastecimento de água em Juiz de Fora/MG

Abstract

The combat against losses in water distribution networks is a significant issue affecting all Brazilian cities and major urban centers worldwide. From an ecological perspective, considering the misuse of a non-renewable resource, and from an economic standpoint, taking into account the investment required by public and private initiatives to cover system inefficiencies, it is a relevant issue. It should be diligently researched by the scientific community, aiming to reduce these wastages. It's important to remember that no system has zero loss, but it is possible to approach the loss levels of developed countries, around 20%, instead of the over 40% losses currently experienced in Brazil. This study aims to present the situation of losses in the water supply system of the municipality of Juiz de Fora/MG, considering data from the agencies responsible for the city's sanitation, comparing them with data from other Brazilian regions and other countries in Latin America, and countries around the world. Improvement points in network efficiency are proposed based on indicators presented in the reference framework.