1. PERCEPÇÃO DOS AGRICULTORES DE CAJAZEIRAS NA PARAÍBA, QUANTO AO USO DA ÁGUA DE CHUVA PARA FINS POTÁVEIS.
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de S. Barros, J. D., Torquato, S. C., de Azevedo, D. C. F., and de A. Batista, F. G.
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WATER supply , *QUALITY of life , *AGRICULTURE , *AGRICULTURAL scientists , *DAIRY scientists - Abstract
The lack of quality water for human supply, the Brazilian semiarid, helps to reduce the quality of life of this population, thus hindering his own fixation on the field. In this sense, the construction of cisterns in rural communities is a viable solution for the coexistence of these populations with Semiarid by contributing to the permanence of families in rural areas for the provision of potable water for human consumption. In this sense, the present work aims to diagnose the socioeconomic profile of farmers settled the city of Cajazeiras, as well as evaluating the perception of farmers regarding the use of captured rainwater in cisterns. That research was carried out from April 25 to May 13, 2011, containing a sample of 20 families. A questionnaire was developed socio-environment semi-structured and implemented in the form of interviews on visits made in the settlements, followed by direct observations of local conditions all directed to focus the work. The results indicate that people who live in this area have a low educational level, use drinking water from cisterns, adopt sanitary barriers to prevent water contamination. All interviewees stated that the tanks have contributed to improving the quality of life of families related to significant improvements in family health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013