Indicator: gri 303-5

Total water consumption

Drinking water consumption is monitored daily by a contracted company based on readings from water meters installed in all the WTPs at the Belo Monte and Pimental HPPs. The contracted company issues weekly reports on the operation of the WTPs. In 2023, we recorded an increase in water consumption due to the reduction in the discharge of sanitary effluent.

The reduction achieved is mainly due to the following factors:

  1. Optimizing the Use of WTPs:
  2. Correction of Leaks in the Distribution Network and Bathrooms:
  3. Awareness and Combating Waste:

Water Consumption (ML)

Destination typesAll areasWater Stress Areas
2022
Total water consumption8.3 ML0 ML
2023
Total water consumption15.07 ML0 ML
*The data were compiled and estimated, considering the ABNT NBR 5626 standard - Requirements for design, execution, operation and maintenance of cold water and hot water building systems. This technical standard considers that each person consumes 150 liters of water/day. The calculation considers the total number of workers per month x consumption per person per day (NBR 5626) + 20% (which considers the fluctuation of workers per office). The volume calculated in liters was converted to cubic meters. Drinking water consumption at CHE Belo Monte is obtained daily from readings of water meters installed at all WTPs.
Material theme: Water management
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