Uma análise do sistema de medição individualizada de água em edifício multifamiliares no município de Juazeiro do Norte – Ce

Abstract

The study contemplate the individualized measurement of water in apartments. This technology is not new, but its membership is still insignificante in most major Brazilian cities. In the midst of the water and economic crisis, this measure has impacts not only on the environment, but also on the value of the water bill, so that it contributes to a more conscious consumption. Each region of the country has its own regulations regarding the implementation of this system, which has several types and models, adapting to various situations. In Ceará, the company responsible, even establishing a standard, has not yet achieved significant numbers of adherence to individual measurement of water in apartments. To emphasize the importance of the individualization of the water consumption, a newly delivered condominium with two towers of housing units was studied, where it is intended to install the individual water metering system in 124 apartments. Through the cost / benefit analysis one can then measure the feasibility of the project and estimate the economy derived from the financial investment, resulting in a positive impact with the recovery of the capital invested at the end two years.