Sistema de reuso de água em uma lavanderia hospitalar

Abstract

Environmental management is important within the hospital environment. The objective of this work was to develop a proposal for the reuse of water from a hospital laundry, to be used in the next wash cycles, to promote water saving and financial resources. The methodology was based on technical visits, observation and data analysis. The use of the 5W2H tool assists in the process of drawing up the action plan, which guides the various measures that should be implemented. The work suggests an effective reuse alternative that can be implemented in the hospital unit through a water storage system. The recovery of the water implies throughout the process in filtration and storage with chlorination of the water from the 3rd rinse of the washing machines. This water will be collected in a tank for consecutive use and in case of excess water, the reservoir will be disposed of an extravasor. An annual saving of 1,376.20 m³ of water can be reached, and the amount that can be saved annually is approximately R$ 6,674.57. Through the study it was possible to associate methods that aim at sustainability with hospital management, promoting the continuous improvement of the laundry processes, contributing with environmental and economic aspects.