SOUSA, P. E. C.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1657554631269385; SOUSA, Paulo Edson Cordeiro de.
Abstract:
Brazilian cities suffer from lack of sanitation and environmental degradation
causes serious damage to public health and the landscape. This work has as objective,
show the environmental impacts caused in the city of Pombal-PB with the absence of
sanitary sewage. Focusing on three, which are; the loss of scenic beauty,
devaluation of real estate and dissemination of diseases. Through bibliographic survey and
cartographic, in addition to field observation; it was possible to identify the main areas where
the most serious problems arising from the absence of this service in the city of
Pombal-PB. In this paper, we will show some concepts about sanitation and a brief
same in Brazil. As well, the characterization of the study area showing
the historical, natural and socioeconomic aspects; describing the environmental impacts
negative. After the study, it became evident that they suffer major impacts from
lack of sanitation and the need for measures to reduce these impacts.