Projeto de um lago ornamental de controle biológico

Abstract

This work presents a project to install an artificial lake on the Campo Mourão, Campus of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR-CM). In order to meet the minimum and necessary requirements for its installation, a project was carried out, ranging from its necessary infrastructure for the construction of an Ornamental Lake, to the dimensioning of the filtration and pumping systems. The creation of the lake at UTFPR-CM provides a better interaction between the forest and the users' area of the Campo Mourão campus of UTFPR, in which it was installed in an area close to the University Restaurant and the Student Living Space. Its function, in addition to improving the landscape of the place, contributes to the control of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae (biological control). In addition to beautifying and humidifying the environments, the installation of the lake provides a better interaction between the surroundings and nature, integrating fauna and flora, being an excellent place for contemplation, ensuring better and greater harmony in this public environment.Considering aspects of sustainability, the reservoirs use rainwater, which allows, in addition to reducing the energy consumption of water collection, a better use, avoiding waste and providing its use in a non-potable way, to supply the water losses caused by evaporation.