Resumo:
In order to have an up to date vision concerning the water treatment system
situation in Brazil, it was presented many data in which were described the
deficiencies and evolutions of the water distribution and sewage system.
Also, there were related some important considerations related to the lack
of water end its bad utilization due to its waste and losses in the water distribution
system and sewage system. Furthermore, it was possible to understand that the
drought crisis is a serious problem and thus it tends to improve every day.
Moreover, in this research is shown the water losses in the water supply
system that were related to the energy consume. In addition to this, it was
presented a study case at the Companhia de Saneamento Básico de Minas
Gerais (Water Treatment Company of Minas Gerais State) – COPASA, in the city
of Itajubá , Minas Gerais State.
