QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA DE POÇOS ARTESIANOS ASSOCIADA AO PERFIL SOCIOECONÔMICO NA COMUNIDADE DE ITAPUAMA, CABO DE SANTO AGOSTINHO, PERNAMBUCO

Abstract

The use of groundwater is quite widespread in Brazil. Through artesian wells it is possible to find a regular and economically viable supply alternative. However, these waters are not inert to human actions, since in many studies pathogenic agents were found in these water bodies. The objective of this study was to correlate the quality of water from artesian wells to the socioeconomic profile of the population in the community of Itapuama, Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco. To evaluate the water quality, seven shallow and deep water wells named A, B, C, D, E, F and G were selected, according to the probable susceptibility to contamination. Physicochemical analyzes of pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, colorimetry, salinity, total solids, turbidity were carried out and for the microbiological analyzes were total and thermotolerant coliforms. The assessment of the socioeconomic profile was carried out with relevant public and non-governmental bodies in the municipality. In these meetings, parameters of occupation, family income, education level and selective garbage collection were analyzed. The results showed a direct correlation between the water quality and the socioeconomic factors of the sub-regions of the community of Itapuama, being evidenced in the Map of water quality x socioeconomic profile.