2018-03-122018-03-122005-12CARVALHO, Antônio Manoel R. de; LEE, Francis; AGUIAR, Maria do Amparo de. A cobrança pelo uso dos recursos hídricos no Brasil. Revista Anhangüera, Goiânia, v. 6, n. 1, p. 57-74, jan./dez. 2005.1519-423Xhttp://repositorio.bc.ufg.br/handle/ri/13908Among a variety of solutions indicated for reducing the environmental problems present nowadays is the rational management of water resources. This managerial process should be started by the awareness and involvement of water consumers and a political structure that rules over the usage of the water resources maily in areas where shortage is the detected. It is believed that one of the main policies to be implemented is charge of water usage. The economists have been developing price setting models for each consumer segment. This work, based on literature review, intend to bring the readers to reflect about the theme that is considered polemic and unknown for most of the population.porAcesso AbertoMeio ambienteEconomia ambientalLei das águasEnvironmentEnvironmental economyLaw of watersArtigo