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Brazil has always been considered a country rich in water. However, Brazil's hydro-climatic regions and irrigation systems vary widely. In the South, frosty conditions in winter have limited irrigation mainly to summer flooding of lowlands for rice production. In the milder Southeast, irrigation in winter has made double-cropping possible.
Water resources management is a key element of Brazil's strategy to promote sustainable growth and a more equitable and inclusive society. Brazil's achievements over the past 70 years have been closely linked to the development of hydraulic infrastructure for hydroelectric power generation and just recently to the development of irrigation infrastructure, especially in the Northeast region.
Many of the dams and reservoirs in Brazil listed below are used primarily used to produce hydroelectric power. Other uses include flood control , irrigation and fisheries . List
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History of agriculture in Brazil (5 P) I. Irrigation in Brazil (2 P) O. Agricultural organisations based in Brazil (2 C, 5 P) S. Sugar industry of Brazil (3 C, 15 P) W.
Water supply infrastructure in Brazil (3 C) Pages in category "Water supply and sanitation in Brazil" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
Non-revenue water in Brazil varies between 21% and a staggering 81%, reflecting huge differences in efficiency between service providers. [28] The average level of NRW in Brazil in 2006 was 40%, [29] roughly the same for state and municipal public water companies. The level has remained unchanged since 2000.
Grapes in Petrolina, Brazil only made possible in this semi arid area by drip irrigation. Irrigation water can come from groundwater (extracted from springs or by using wells), from surface water (withdrawn from rivers, lakes or reservoirs) or from non-conventional sources like treated wastewater, desalinated water, drainage water, or fog ...