Rain drainage characterization in the Parque Eldorado neighborhood, located in Porto Nacional (TO)

Abstract

The current Brazilian scenario with regard to urban drainage is not the best. The country is experiencing problems that were mostly triggered by the inefficient way in which cities developed: lack of planning; absence of controlling measures for land use; strictness, regarding the occupation of risk areas; and implementation of inappropriate drainage systems, which ultimately generates significant social problems. The most commonly used urban drainage model in Brazil today is to collect rainwater and direct it as soon as possible to its final destination, which is the watercourse, in order to minimize the problems caused to society and the environment. environment. In Parque Eldorado neighborhood, the scenario is similar, the lack of a rain drainage system compromises the well-being of the population in rainy seasons, due to constant flooding, runoff and soil erosion, which affects daily quality of life. This paper analyzes the water infiltration capacity of the soil and identifies the most critical points and their main problems. With the completion of this research, it was possible to offer a viable alternative for the efficient and practical destination of rainwater.