Os impactos ambientais causados na cidade de Pombal-PB decorrentes da ausência de esgotamento sanitário.

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.