Tratamento de águas residuárias e mecanismos de gestão de uso e reuso da água: estudo de caso de uma universidade em Foz do Iguaçu/PR

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to analyze the wastewater treatment and management mechanisms of water use and reuse to be implemented at the Campus of Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana (Unila). At first, it is shown a theoretical basis about wastewater and water resources. Furthermore, it is emphasized the significance of environmental education in sustainable use of buildings. Moreover, the case study starts with a brief presentation of Unila's institutional issues. Complementary to this description, the link between Unila and the local context is situated through the systems and mechanisms of water use and reuse projected to the university. This information allows the critical analyses of the sanitation system proposed to the Campus. It was concluded that the effectiveness of saving systems is related to the appropriate use of facilities. In addition, the poster of healthy practices in water management promotes the application of the environmental education concepts. That device aims to create the culture of sanitation in university daily routine, and could also being extendible in municipal and regional spheres. Keywords: Water Resources. Sanitation. Environmental Education.