Diagnóstico do saneamento básico das comunidades urbanas Brasília Teimosa e Vietnã, Natal/RN

Abstract

Basic sanitation is a set of fundamental activities necessary for making an environment livable, yet not all housing has satisfactory access to it. Urban communities highlight the insufficiency and inadequacy in terms of urbanization and basic sanitation provision. This article aims to present a diagnosis of basic sanitation in the communities of Brasília Teimosa and Vietnã, both located in the municipality of Natal in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. To achieve this, the following methods were used: literature review, field study, and workshops with the community. In the literature review, documentation from state and municipal agencies responsible for water supply, sanitation, public cleaning, and drainage services was gathered. For the field study, technical visits were made to assess the conditions of basic sanitation services, and participatory workshops with residents were conducted to better understand the region's needs. In conclusion, although Brasília Teimosa and Vietnã are urban communities served by all basic sanitation services, some of these services suffer from under-dimensioning and maintenance issues.