O Projeto de Integração do Rio São Francisco (PISF): um olhar sobre o eixo norte

Abstract

The transposition of the São Francisco river or Integration Project of the São Francisco River with the Basins of the Northern Northeast (PISF), composed of two main axes of transposition, will benefit several municipalities that are part of the Brazilian semiarid region through the recharge of water from the reservoirs. The main objective of this research is to present relevant information from the PISF, including structural aspects of the work and climatic conditions of the benefited region, with emphasis on the northern axis of the transposition. In order to achieve the proposed objective, following steps were taken: consultation of technical and scientific documents of the project in question; transcription of information from representatives of the work; analysis of climatic conditions of the region that will benefit; technical visits made through field work to the main structural works of the northern axis of the transposition. The results showed the dimension and importance of this work for the northern Northeast, in view of the climatic conditions prevailing in the contemplated region. However, the research also showed that there are complex issues to be solved regarding the management and supervision of the waters when the northern axis project is fully operational.