Diagnóstico do esgotamento sanitário dos bairros Vale do Brejo e Centro, no município de Riacho Frio - PI

Abstract

The lack of basic sanitation affects physical, biotic, and socio-economic aspects, and this factor reflects on the quality of life of the population. In the absence of sewage collection and treatment, the population resorts to other measures as a solution, such as the use of common septic tanks, drainage through gutters, and, ultimately, into water bodies. This action has negative effects on the environment and human health, as contamination and diseases become more susceptible to the most vulnerable population. Like half of the country's municipalities, Riacho Frio does not have access to sewage collection and treatment services. This study is based on these premises with the aim of understanding the path taken by untreated open sewage and also understanding its relationship with the physical, biotic, and socio-economic environment. To this end, on-site visits were conducted in two neighborhoods, with photographic documentation and readings, along with other works on the same theme. This study addresses the importance of basic sanitation and its benefits and how its absence can be detrimental to the population, which may suffer from diseases, and to the environment, which will consequently be affected. The two neighborhoods, Centro and Vale do Brejo, which were the study locations, presented similar problems such as open sewage in certain points that were either flowing or stagnant, as well as the presence of waste. This indicates that it is an ongoing issue in the municipality caused by the lack of sanitation services