Domestic sewage discharge into the Córrego da Água Quente stream in São Carlos/SP: diagnosis, legal instruments and guidelines for adaptation

Abstract

This article aims to carry out a diagnosis of the sewage collection system in the Córrego da Água Quente watershed (MBHCAQ), located in the municipality of São Carlos/SP, and to extract from legal instruments and concrete cases some measures for adapting the discharge of domestic sewage. Based on a qualitative approach, data was obtained from documentary research, which was analyzed using the Content Analysis technique. The study's relevance is based on targets 6.2 and 6.3 of "SDG 6 - Drinking Water and Sanitation", which set out to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation for all by 2030 and improve water quality. It was possible to conclude that it is necessary and feasible to adapt sewage disposal, mainly based on case studies that promote actions in this direction. With the rules currently in force, it is possible to implement projects, plans, programs, and policies to stop sewage discharge into the Córrego da Água Quente or any other body of water located in the Municipality of São Carlos/SP.