Armazenamento de água em cisternas e sua relação com morbidade em Cajazeiras-PB

Abstract

The use of cistern technology aimed at coexistence with the semi-arid region is of fundamental importance and an alternative for tackling the water issue. Water for human consumption is one of the important vehicles for infectious diseases, which makes the assessment of its microbiological quality essential. Thus, this work aims to understand the reality of water storage in cisterns located in the rural area of the city of Cajazeiras – PB and its possible relationships with morbidities, comparing them with the water used in homes in the urban area. The research has an exploratory and descriptive nature, of the epidemiological type, with a quantitative approach. In descriptive research, the study, analysis, recording and interpretation of facts from the physical world are carried out without the interference of the researcher. Samples of surface water and cisterns were collected during the visit to each cistern, and according to each visit a sample was collected for subsequent microbiological analysis. They were considered as risk points, taking into account the following criteria: places with contaminated water and waste, with garbage dumping and lack of sanitation, where the water is used by the community for domestic use, fishing and other public utilities. The activities began in April and ended in December. Therefore, this research shows with its results the importance of society's knowledge about correct storage, especially when it refers to something that will be beneficial for the environment and collective health.