Aspectos normativos relacionados ao manejo de águas pluviais e controle de escoamento em meio urbano – caso de João Pessoa

Abstract

The concept of urban drainage has evolved throughout history, as there is a need for actions that promote proper control of the impacts caused by urbanization on the balance of the hydrological cycle, such as the increase in the generation of surface runoff due to the increasing waterproofing of soil. Although problems related to drainage are evident in the urban context of several places, there is still a certain lack of management, especially in developing countries, such as Brazil. The urban drainage management consists of a set of activities that involve the work of public agencies, the private sector, stakeholders and the population, which together make feasible the administration and operation of the measures necessary for its performance. In this context, the aim of this work was to conduct a qualitative research on the normative and legal aspects for stormwater management and runoff control in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom and Brazil, comparing with the reality of the city of João Pessoa. It was possible to realize the shortage of effective public policies, including the need for a Drainage Master Plan, which is extremely important for leading guidelines. In addition, it was observed the absence of legal means to encourage the implementation of sustainable measures to solve problems in the municipality.