A drenagem urbana como fator de prevenção aos agravos de saúde pública: uma reflexão com base na legislação municipal de Porto Alegre

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the importance of urban drainage as a factor in preventing people's health, addressing issues regarding the current institutional structure, management, implemented measures, projects to be carried out beyond the geographical elements and budgets. The analysis was performed through the data collection by the Department of Sewerage Storm of the Town Hall of Porto Alegre, based on the Master Plan for Urban Drainage on the Multi-Year Plan of the municipal government, seeking to highlight the current situation and emerging needs in urban drainage. The methodology was account of experience, based articles, books and consulting the public organs sites. The relationship urban drainage and health shows us the need for greater attention and investment in health surveillance works with adoption of measures to promote the improvement and implementation of urban drainage systems. Without these actions, it is impossible to success in combating diseases , particularly those that can proliferate with the lack of sanitation. It follows most necessary investment, attention and dedication from the government, private entities and the public on issues related to urban drainage as a factor preventing the public health diseases. The drainage works need to be more effective in reducing negative impacts on health. It needs to review the processes by creating sustainable projects, as well as better planning in meeting the populations in emergency state, ensuring the best attention to public health.