Lei n° 2.118/2007 (Sousa-PB): uma análise socioeconômica e ambiental.

Abstract

Water is a finite natural resource endowed with economic value and can be wasted or misused. It is important to highlight that water resources must be used as a way to meet the constant needs of human beings. However, for various reasons, these resources face a growing scarcity, which denotes the need to take measures regarding the use of water. and conscious distribution of the same by the subjects responsible for the management of water resources. In this context, the present study aims to analyze the main social, economic and environmental developments arising from the implementation of Law n. 2.118/2007, sanctioned by the Municipal Executive, which established the prohibition of cutting water supply for its most diverse. users in the municipality of Sousa-PB, during the period of its validity. Within this perspective, highlighting the problem related to the scarcity of water for human supply in the region in focus, the present research is guided by the following question: although such a legislative act was created with the purpose of granting a social benefit, the force Law n. 2.118/2007 caused environmental impacts and economic abuses by the Government, in the Municipality of Sousa-PB? To answer the question, the research uses the deductive approach method, as well as the historical-evolutionary and monographic procedure methods (case study), being an exploratory research. Regarding the approach of the data obtained during the research work, the qualitative-quantitative method is adopted, with the support of bibliographic and documentary research techniques, for the construction and survey of the necessary data. Based on the results obtained in the research it was concluded that the legislation raised, although created with the purpose of allowing the continuity of water use for its users, including non-payment for the provision of the supply service, contributed directly to the impacts, such as the improper and uncontrolled use of the liquid, its consequent rationing, the increase in the volume of sanitary sewage collection and its consequences for the local environment, besides producing unsatisfactory economic results, such as the increase in delinquency among users and the decrease in DAESA's revenue collection.