Abstract:
Water security is one of the central themes when it comes to water resources globally. The search for new sources of raw water capture is a reality in many municipalities in Brazil and in Viçosa – Minas Gerais it is no different. In order to have an alternative source, other than a surface spring several kilometers from the urban center, this study aims to research groundwater as a source of urban supply in the municipality of Viçosa-MG, in the expansion of the existing system. To this end, data collection was carried out in loco, preparation of a spreadsheet and maps with information from the existing wells and the executive feasibility of the proposed system was analyzed. The visit, knowledge and tests of the wells, together with computational resources, were of paramount importance for the execution of the study, allowing the elaboration of the documents that subsidized the study and will provide the municipal managers with reliable data for the correct decision making. The results revealed trends in regions and techniques that indicate the potential use of groundwater for the purpose. The use of these resources must help for the supply and human consumption, one of the priority uses in situations of scarcity according to the Water Law.
