Usos e gestão das águas da microbacia do córrego canindé em araguaína - tocantins.

Abstract

Uncontrolled urban expansion leads to a series of environmental consequences and concerns for residents, managers, and researchers. One of the main factors responsible for negative environmental effects and a decline in quality of life is the poor management of sewage infrastructure, particularly in developing countries lacking a solid and well-structured sanitation foundation. Based on this aspect, the overall objective of this study was to conduct an analysis of water use and management in the micro-basin of Canindé stream, located within the urban perimeter of Araguaína city in the state of Tocantins. As a result, it was observed that the administration of natural resources, as established by Law No. 9433/97, which instituted the National Water Resources Policy, is carried out jointly by the municipality and the National Water Agency (ANA). However, unfortunately, there is still a need to address the current neglect regarding the cleaning and maintenance of the stream's banks, in order for its waters to become suitable for use. In summary, the absence of a strategic planning approach addressing the occupation of the studied area, as well as the failure to comply with municipal laws protecting water sources, has resulted in disorderly urbanization and the deforestation of riparian forests along the stream's banks. It is crucial that, in addition to the actions taken by public authorities, the population is aware of the need to preserve the existing water sources throughout the city as a whole, with particular emphasis on the Canindé stream, which is situated within an ecological area.