Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse
Abstract The reuse is a growing practice in Brazil, given its relevance in minimizing the water scarcity. However, the environmental consequences and its sustainability have not been completely elucidated, being the risk perception analysis a starting point for understanding such concerns. In this p...
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| author | Douglisnilson de Morais Ferreira Julio Alejandro Navoni André Luis Calado Araújo Viviane Souza do Amaral |
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| description | Abstract The reuse is a growing practice in Brazil, given its relevance in minimizing the water scarcity. However, the environmental consequences and its sustainability have not been completely elucidated, being the risk perception analysis a starting point for understanding such concerns. In this perspective, the aim of this study was to evaluate the operation of Sewage Treatment Plants, the applicability of sewage reuse, and its influence on the quality of life of the population of Parelhas and Pedro Velho, counties of the semiarid and northeastern coast, respectively. From the results, it was found a great rejection in the operation of the stations, associated with the impacts produced such as odor and proliferation of mosquitoes, which imply economic, social and public health problems. Regarding reuse, acceptance is predominant for irrigation of crops for human and animal use. We emphasize the need for further research to diagnose the environmental risks arising from this activity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-685fafbc396c4ba1b2e41df5fb46c56c2022-12-21T18:11:02ZengAssociação Nacional de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Ambiente e Sociedade (ANPPAS)Ambiente & Sociedade1414-753X10.1590/1809-4422asoc20180098r1vu2020l4aoRisk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuseDouglisnilson de Morais FerreiraJulio Alejandro NavoniAndré Luis Calado AraújoViviane Souza do AmaralAbstract The reuse is a growing practice in Brazil, given its relevance in minimizing the water scarcity. However, the environmental consequences and its sustainability have not been completely elucidated, being the risk perception analysis a starting point for understanding such concerns. In this perspective, the aim of this study was to evaluate the operation of Sewage Treatment Plants, the applicability of sewage reuse, and its influence on the quality of life of the population of Parelhas and Pedro Velho, counties of the semiarid and northeastern coast, respectively. From the results, it was found a great rejection in the operation of the stations, associated with the impacts produced such as odor and proliferation of mosquitoes, which imply economic, social and public health problems. Regarding reuse, acceptance is predominant for irrigation of crops for human and animal use. We emphasize the need for further research to diagnose the environmental risks arising from this activity.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-753X2020000100330&tlng=ptPerceptionWater reuseEnvironmental impacts |
| spellingShingle | Douglisnilson de Morais Ferreira Julio Alejandro Navoni André Luis Calado Araújo Viviane Souza do Amaral Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse Ambiente & Sociedade Perception Water reuse Environmental impacts |
| title | Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse |
| title_full | Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse |
| title_fullStr | Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse |
| title_full_unstemmed | Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse |
| title_short | Risk perception of populations in Northeastern Brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse |
| title_sort | risk perception of populations in northeastern brazil about domestic sewage treatment and reuse |
| topic | Perception Water reuse Environmental impacts |
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