Os impactos econômicos do abastecimento de água na região do semiárido de Alagoas

Abstract

The work discusses the relationship between the economic development of the semi-arid region of Alagoas and access to water, fundamental for agriculture, which is its main economic activity. The analyzes were of public policies and water resources management initiatives in the municipalities that make up the semi-arid region of Alagoas, between 2006, 2010 and 2020. The quantitative and exploratory research highlights the challenges faced due to water scarcity, emphasizing the role of the Alagoas Sanitation Company (CASAL) in the region since 1962. Projects such as Canal do Sertão, which seek to mitigate the impacts of drought, aiming to improve quality of life and promote economic development. The study highlights the need for government actions and investments in water infrastructure, highlighting the new 2020 basic sanitation framework as an initiative to universalize access to sanitation services. In short, the study contributes to understanding the importance of public policies in water supply in the semi-arid region of Alagoas.