The present work aims to discuss the use of a multicriteria method in a decision support for choosing a water quality control program for human consumption in Brazil. Among multicriteria methods the AHP (Analitic Hierarchy Process) was chosen because this method permits qualitative and quantitative information aggregation. Possibility of qualitative variables treatment shows an evolution in decision analysis systems as it introduces subjectivity in the decision making and express value and preferences of decision makers.
monitoring; multicriteria method; water quality
