UM ESTUDO ACERCA DA INFRAESTRUTURA DO ABASTECIMENTO DE ÁGUA EM ITAMBÉ-PE E A COMPETÊNCIA DO MUNICÍPIO À LUZ DO DIREITO DA CIDADE

Abstract

Given the growing global concern about water scarcity and quality, the research highlights the complexity of water supply in the municipality of Itambé. This study aims to investigate this scenario in the aforementioned city, emphasizing that this issue is not limited solely to the provision of the resource but encompasses technical, social, economic, and legal challenges. In this regard, the "Right to the City" is presented as a crucial mechanism to ensure access to water, recognizing it as a fundamental human right. Thus, the research focuses on understanding how the "Right to the City" influences the municipal competence in water supply in Itambé and evaluates the effectiveness of the current infrastructure in meeting the population's demands. Using a methodology that combines bibliographic research with a case study, the work offers a comprehensive view of the challenges in the city's water supply. The results point to underserved areas, challenges in ensuring water quality, and the need for a review and adaptation of local legislation. The research highlights the importance of the “Right to the City” in guaranteeing fundamental rights and suggests that the findings related to the lack of modern legislation and the precarious structure of the water supply system can serve as a basis for more effective and inclusive public policies in Itambé.