Análise da qualidade da água subterrânea usada para consumo na cidade de Campo Maior, Piauí

Abstract

This study investigates the quality of treated water provided by the Autonomous Water and Sewage Service in Campo Maior, Piauí, sourced from tubular wells. Population reports indicate that water quality is compromised by issues such as strong odor, excessive chlorine, and turbidity, rendering it unfit for consumption and domestic use. The municipality faces significant deficiencies in basic sanitation, including the absence of a municipal sanitation plan, which violates the constitutional right to basic sanitation established by Law No. 14,026/2020. Based on the Ministry of Health Ordinance No. 888/2021, water analysis reveals an urgent need for structural improvements, as the quality fails to meet potability standards, posing a significant public health risk. The study highlights the crucial importance of an efficient water supply and sanitation system as a fundamental pillar for maintaining environmental balance and preventing health hazards, ensuring the physicochemical and biological integrity of the resources distributed to the population.