A universalização do serviço público de saneamento básico e a efetividade do direito fundamental à saúde

Abstract

Through an analysis of public sanitation service legislation –Brazilian Constitution and Law 11.445/2007 – , public service universality standard (considering low tariff and structure implementation’s costs) and its offers to Brazil’s population, it’s understand that many people don’t have access to it, and its main regulatory mark is still very recent. From public sanitation main characteristics such as drinkable water treatment, sewer sanitation and waste final’s destination, it’s considered to be extremely important to prevent environmental damages and don't prejudice people’s health, which means that only through its universalization that right to health could be effective.