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Water security and interstate conflict and cooperationSeguridad hídrica y conflicto y cooperación interestatalesSécurité hydrique, conflits et coopération inter-états
(2014-01-01)
Tensions and conflicts over water use are increasingly common, as a result of both high water scarcity and high water demand. The use of water resources generates political dis- putes between countries sharing waters within ...
External control of the public water supply in 29 Brazilian cities
(Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica (SBPqO), 2012-01-01)
The fluoridation of public water supplies is considered the most efficient public health measure for dental caries prevention. However, fluoride levels in the public water supply must be kept constant and adequate for the ...
External control of the public water supply in 29 Brazilian cities
(2012-01-01)
The fluoridation of public water supplies is considered the most efficient public health measure for dental caries prevention. However, fluoride levels in the public water supply must be kept constant and adequate for the ...
Performance measurement and indicators for water supply management: review and international cases
(Elsevier B.V., 2015-03-01)
This article presents a literature review on performance measurement and indicators, addressing the general aspects of this area of knowledge and contextualizing it for the water supply sector, including international ...
A satellite-based investigation into the algae bloom variability in large water supply urban reservoirs during COVID-19 lockdown
(2021-08-01)
Here we report the first case study of the significant algae blooming in large reservoirs in relation to the COVID-19 lockdown in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) and phycocyanin (PC) concentrations were estimated ...
Data on the volumes of water stored in the reservoirs supplying the Metropolitan Area of Sao Paulo (2003–2015)
(2018-08-01)
The dataset addressed in this article relates to the research article entitled “Urban water supply and the changes in the precipitation patterns in the Metropolitan Area of Sao Paulo – Brazil” (Lima et al., 2018) [1]. The ...
Diversity, seasonality, and antifungal susceptibility of yeasts in the public drinking water supply in a municipality of southeastern Brazil
(2020-01-01)
The presence of microorganisms in potable water can alter its quality and cause public health issues when ingested or after contact with skin and mucous membranes, especially in individuals with impaired immune system. The ...
Production of an axial piston: Impacts resulting from the substitution of steel by a polymer-based material
(2013-05-01)
The substitution of steel as a raw material in the production of axial pistons for pressure washers by polyphthalamide, polytetrafluoroethylene and glass fiber-based composite was studied. The new production process with ...
Evolution in access to fluoridated water in Sao Paulo State, Brazil, from the 1950s to the early 21st century
(CADERNOS SAUDE PUBLICARIO DE JANIERO, 2012)
Access to fluoridated water is a known protective factor against dental caries. In 1974, fluoridation of the public water supply became mandatory by law in Brazil, resulting in improved coverage, especially in more developed ...
Effects of potassium and sodium supply on drought-adaptive mechanisms in Eucalyptus grandis plantations
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014-07-01)
A basic understanding of nutrition effects on the mechanisms involved in tree response to drought is essential under a future drier climate. A large-scale throughfall exclusion experiment was set up in Brazil to gain an ...