A prestação regionalizada dos serviços públicos de saneamento básico à luz do novo marco legal (lei 14.026/2020): parâmetros para aprimoramento do ambiente regulatório, com ênfase nas pequenas e médias cidades brasileiras

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the regionalized provision of public sanitation services in Brazil, in light of Law nº 14.026/2020 (New Legal Framework). The study examines the historical evolution of the sector, highlighting challenges and implementation difficulties of public policies, especially in small and medium-sized municipalities. The research addresses the division of competences among the federative entities, regulatory conflicts and the need for harmonization of actions between the Union, States, and Municipalities. The role of the National Agency for Water and Basic Sanitation (ANA) as a coordinator of inter-federative regulation and the importance of technical cooperation among subnational regulatory agencies are analyzed. Finally, the thesis proposes suggestions for improving the regulatory environment, including the creation of inter-federative councils, technical training of municipal teams, and the adoption of modern technologies. It argues that strengthening federal governance, attracting private investment, and promoting transparency are fundamental to universalizing basic sanitation services in Brazil and ensuring the quality of life of the population.