CHALLENGES TO UNIVERSALIZE BASIC SANITATION IN THE RURAL AREA OF BRAZIL

Resumen

Through a descriptive research, the Brazilian rural basic sanitation scenario is investigated in the
following segments: water supply, sewage collection and treatment. Based on the collected data, an
analysis was carried out in order to understand the challenges for expanding access to these
services. The results found prove the existence of inequality in the provision of these services
between regions of Brazil and point to obstacles to be overcome (low service, high investment value
and low purchasing power) for universal access in rural areas by the year 2033.