Percepção ambiental de moradores em relação à implantação do sistema de esgoto sanitário no município de Moreira Sales – PR

Abstract

Environmental perception involves several factors, these factors are linked to the individual’s sensitive aspects and the relationships of the environment in which he lives, such as social, cultural and affective relations, and thus, these will have a direct influence on how the individual will perceive the environment, its awareness and actions of conservation of the environment. The implementation of the sanitary sewage system is very important for a municipality and involves many changes for the residents, but its correct use is essential for the proper functioning of the system, from sewage collection, transportation and finally treatment, thus a well-informed and environmentally conscious population will contribute to the success of such a work. This study verified the environmental perception that the population of the municipality of Moreira Sales – PR has in relation to the future installation of sanitary sewage. Having as specific objectives: To analyze the level of knowledge of the inhabitants about the environmental theme and if they have knowledge about the local reality, to verify if the residents know what can be discarded by the sewage network and to point out solutions to the problem as: workshops , courses and lectures on environmental education for a better understanding of the theme. The methodology was based on an exploratory and descriptive research, with the application of an online questionnaire, which was tabulated and later submitted to a content analysis through the identification and appreciation of the discourses. In the obtained results it was verified that the residents have a limited knowledge on the environmental issues and on the sanitary sewage system, being insufficient to guarantee the proper functioning of the same. In this way, it is concluded that the previous knowledge that the residents have, needs to be worked and complemented só that everyone can enjoy this work and make the best use of it, ensuring more health for the community, more quality of life and quality environmental.