0
The 2022 Demographic Census, released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), opened the great challenges faced by Acre with regard to basic sanitation infrastructure. The data reveal that more than half of the state’s households still live without access to essential services such as sewage and regular drinking water supply.
Sewage discarded in Rio Acre, in the Acrean capital/ Photo: Val Fernandes
According to the survey, 63.27% of permanent private households are not connected to the sewage system, which means that only 36.73% of homes have access to the public sewage collection and treatment system. The situation is equally critical in water supply: only 52.56% of properties are served by the general network, while the other 47.44% depend on alternative sources such as wells, rivers and even spin trucks.
Precariousness affects all municipalities in the state, reflecting a large -scale structural problem. Although other indicators have slightly more positive numbers, Acre follows below the national average and highlights the urgency of investments in the sector.
Among the less alarming data, the census points out that 86.03% of households have exclusive bathroom – item considered basic to ensure minimum hygiene and dignity. On the other hand, 21.64% of homes do not yet have regular waste collection service, which poses a risk to both public health and the environment. Currently, 78.36% of Acre homes are served by this service.
