O novo marco legal do saneamento básico: avanços e desafios para a região Norte do Brasil

Abstract

The lack of basic sanitation in Brazil is one of the critical urban infrastructure problems affecting millions of people, compromising quality of life and public health. Recognized by the United Nations (UN), the main components of basic sanitation, namely access to drinking water and sewage systems are fundamental human rights. However, this right is not a reality for millions of Brazilians, especially those in situations of social vulnerability. According to SNIS data, in Brazil in 2022, less than 85% of the population had access to the water supply system, and only 56% had access to the sewage system. Through the effective implementation of the New Sanitation Framework (Law Nº. 14,026/2020), it is expected to increase service coverage and reduce regional inequalities in access to basic sanitation services, improving the quality and reach of services provided throughout Brazil, enhancing community well-being, and ensuring a healthier and more sustainable environment for future generations. This research aims to highlight the issues surrounding access to basic sanitation services in the Northern region of Brazil and to emphasize the importance of implementing the New Sanitation Framework as a solution to this problem. The methodology used will be descriptive research with a qualitative approach, carried out based on bibliographic reviews and sample data from articles, books and official government information. As a result, it is expected to generate an analysis on how the application of the New Legal Framework for Sanitation could minimize the sanitary problems identified in the most vulnerable locations.