Author- João Teixeira Pires Introduction Hello, readers! Today I want to share with you the results of my research on the main infl...
Hello, readers! Today I want to share with you
the results of my research on the main influential factors for the care of
sanitary sewage in Brazilian municipalities. This research was inspired by the
need to better understand the challenges faced by our country in relation to
basic sanitation infrastructure. I can say that we have reached surprising
preliminary results!
The inspiration for this research came from the
still precarious situation of basic sanitation in Brazil. I was impressed by
the data that show the lack of access to sanitary sewage services in many
Brazilian municipalities. In addition, the experience of working on sustainable
development projects made me realize the importance of addressing this issue in
a systemic and integrated way.
The research was carried out over 4 months,
with a random and stratified sample of 100 Brazilian municipalities. I used
correlation analysis and multivariate regression to identify the main factors
influencing the treatment of sanitary sewage. The results showed a positive
correlation between total sanitary sewage attendance and variables associated
with the existence of a physical and human relations governmental structure in
the areas of health and sanitary surveillance in the municipalities with the
greatest success.
Key findings
- Socio-environmental governance and sanitary administration are critical factors
for meeting sanitary sewage.
- The
legislation aimed at the ecological, economic and social zoning of localities
does not seem to be properly integrated into the planning and implementation of
sanitation infrastructures, since the variables associated with urban and
territorial planning showed a negative correlation with the implementation of
sanitary sewage.
This research paves the way for further studies
on:
- Case studies of municipalities that
implemented innovative solutions for sanitation and presented a health
infrastructure adequate for the basic needs of the local population
- Development of prediction models for the
fulfillment of sanitary sewage in Brazilian municipalities, considering
variables that go beyond those traditionally studied such as regulation,
technologies and investment.
- Evaluation of the impact of sanitary sewage
on public health and the environment.
The research showed that the care of sanitary
sewage in Brazilian municipalities is a complex challenge that requires a
systemic and integrated approach. I hope that these preliminary results will
contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable public policies
for basic sanitation in Brazil.
João Teixeira Pires holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (1988) and a Master's degree in Administration from the Faculty of Economics, Administration and Accounting – USP (2004). History of Quality Manager in industry and Executive Director of Business Institute for socio-environmental performance. He is currently a PhD student in Architecture and Urbanism at Mackenzie Presbyterian University, working on the theme of governance for sustainable development.
