Análise das condições do saneamento básico no bairro Riacho Fundo, município de Floriano, Piauí, Brasil

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study analyzed the social and environmental impacts resulting from the lack of basic sanitation in the Riacho Fundo neighborhood, in Floriano (PI), highlighting how deficient infrastructure negatively affects the population’s quality of life. The research, characterized as descriptive and exploratory, was conducted as a case study aimed at understanding the local reality, identifying the main problems faced by residents, and discussing feasible mitigation strategies. The theoretical framework, supported by authors such as Santos (2008), Heller (2018), Jacobi (2011), and Oliveira (2019), emphasizes that sanitation is an essential element for promoting health, dignity, and sustainability, and that its absence intensifies socio-spatial inequalities and processes of urban exclusion. The results showed that the historical delay in sanitation implementation, combined with structural fragilities and insufficient public policies, directly compromises community well-being and increases social vulnerability. Furthermore, residents acknowledge the severity of the issue and point to the need for integrated actions involving planning, infrastructure, and community participation. The study concludes that although solutions require continuous effort and structural investments, the adoption of participatory policies and planned interventions can significantly improve environmental conditions and quality of life for the local population.