Citizens’s perception on stormwater management and use of on-site stormwater detention in Belo Horizonte/Brazil

ABSTRACT To mitigate urbanization impacts on the hydrological cycle, Low Impact Development techniques, especially On-site Stormwater Detention - OSD, are applied worldwide. Besides their frequent use, public knowledge about these techniques and stormwater management is insufficient, particularly in Latin America. Public comprehension LID lead to more acceptance engagement. In this sense, aim of article present results interviews local’s perception Belo Horizonte/Brazil. The indicate that males respondents older than 40 years old have management, as well higher socioeconomic interviewees. Although use OSD positively perceived, a greater urban does not willingness co-participate management. Our provide an overview city inhabitants’ municipal great potential help managers.