EVALUATION OF THE MUNICIPAL BASIC SANITATION PLAN OF OURO PRETO - MINAS GERAIS

Abstract

Purpose: To analyze the Municipal Sanitation Plan (PMSB) of the municipality of Ouro Preto, seeking to suggest its improvement in the face of any identified gaps. Theoretical framework: Law no. 14.026 (2020), which updates the legal framework for basic sanitation, establishes national guidelines for the sector, and cites the preparation of the Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan (PMSB) as a planning instrument. Method/design/approach: The methodological process proceeded in two stages, being, respectively, exploratory and qualitative in nature, data through documentary study and analysis through the checklist. These checklists are made up of a set of categories, divided into subcategories, from which the sanitation components were analyzed, as well as the fundamental principles. Results and conclusion: The checklist survey made it possible to identify the following gaps in the Plan, namely: Policies such as combating poverty and its eradication; risk and disaster prevention policy and plan, and gender policy and promotion of equality. It is concluded that the PMSB in the municipality of Ouro Preto needs greater investments in terms of sanitation components, especially drainage, in association with fundamental principles, in order to contribute above all to the universalization of services. Research implications: The study indicates gaps in the legislation regarding the Ouro Preto PMSB, providing a basis for future versions. Originality/value: The research is given as a case study where the fundamental principles indicated in Law no. 14.026 (2020), which is recent, are evaluated. It is essential that cities are analyzed regarding their urban instruments from this perspective.