Estudo de Caso do Abastecimento d’Água da Área Urbana do Município de Santarém no Pará

Abstract

The study assesses water supply in the urban area of Santarém/PA from the users' perspective, highlighting issues such as the lack of water meters, water quality, and migration to private wells. Based on interviews with 612 households, the research revealed that 56.05% of respondents claim not to waste water, while 33% complain about frequent water shortages. The absence of treated water in approximately 20,000 households and the use of unprotected shallow wells are critical issues identified.