The availability of water resources for human consumption is a challenge in several regions of the world and has intensified because of the contamination of water by human activities, making it unfit for consumption. ...

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 ...

The identification of recharge areas is not so simple to obtain, factors such as rainfall intensity and duration, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, soil use and occupation, aquifer and soil properties, present variations ...

The water deficit observed in the State of Minas Gerais between 2013 and 2015 years promoted a discussion about the existing environmental/water management models. The Taquaraçu River Hydrographic Basin - BHRT, the study ...

Water resource management involves administration and planning to ensure sustainable and equitable water usage. This includes efficient policy implementation, establishment of monitoring and control mechanisms, and promotion ...

Water resources are essential for the survival of living beings and for economic development. The forms of land use and occupation can affect the environment and water bodies, and trigger negative changes to these resources. ...