Gestão de tratamento de esgoto em municípios pertencentes à Bacia do Rio dos Sinos/RS

Abstract

With increasing urban population and their concentration near to the water sources, the release of contaminated effluents in the water is increasing. The sewage is the major problem, sice it goes, in most cases, in natura into the rivers. Therefore, the study aims to analyze public policies facing the implementation of sewage treatment in six municipalities belonging to the basin of the Rio dos Sinos / RS, focusing on understanding the role of the environmental manager in the implementation of municipal sewage treatment systems. Through questionnaires with managers and analysis of municipal plans for sanitation, it was possible to verify that already exists studies on and the municipality and that treated sewage reaches 5%, but still lack connections between all the actors involved in the process and the establishment of clear goals. It is very important the involvement of municipal managers and mayor, the study serves as the basis for joint data about the theme and for conservation and protection of water resources by treating sewage.