Cosanpa promotes a mini-course on water supply in Santarém

The Pará Sanitation Company (Cosanpa) held a mini-course this week aimed at students from the Federal Institute of Pará (IFPA), in Santarém. The initiative was taught by sanitary engineer Julia Carvalho, who presented students with a comprehensive view of the water supply system in Santarém and the surrounding region in the west of the state, from capture to quality monitoring.

According to engineer Julia Carvalho, the aim of the mini-course was to expand students' knowledge about the functioning of the systems that ensure treated water for the population.

“I taught the mini-course focusing on production, treatment, storage, distribution, and quality monitoring of water. The idea was to bring a more complete perception of the supply systems in the region and highlight the importance of this monitoring for the health of the population,” she explained.

She also emphasized that water supply is one of the four pillars of basic sanitation, and understanding this process is essential for the training of technicians and future professionals.

Among the participants, student Vitor Daniel, from the technical course in Sanitation, stood out for his curiosity and active participation.

“I understood that Cosanpa has the responsibility to ensure that our water is treated with utmost care. This lecture showed how the company works to maintain quality and prevent diseases. Seeing this up close helps us better understand the magnitude of the work,” said Vitor.
Student Laiane Brito, from the Agronomy course, highlighted the importance of associating the studied content with the reality experienced in the city.

“It was important to understand how basic sanitation works. In the mini-course, I cleared up several doubts, and it was essential even to know how the system works in my neighborhood,” she stated.

The activity reinforced the importance of sanitary engineering and basic sanitation for public health, focusing on the local reality of Santarém. For professor and sanitary engineer Ellen Andrade, from IFPA, Cosanpa's presence in the students' training reinforces an essential point: bringing technical education closer to everyday practice.

“We are in the 13th Scientific Journey, integrating knowledge and know-how; having Cosanpa here is fundamental because students can visualize in practice how the supply system, treatment, and distribution work in the Lower Amazon region. This greatly expands their technical knowledge,” the professor emphasized.

Cosanpa continues to promote educational actions and engagement with educational institutions, contributing to the training of more prepared professionals who are aware of the role of sanitation in the quality of life of the population.

Text by Meliny Campos / Ascom Cosanpa