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Várzea Grande sanitation crisis requires up to R$ 3.2 billion in investment
Várzea Grande is addressing a critical sanitation crisis through the update of its Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan (PMSB). During a recent public hearing, residents reported severe water shortages, low pressure, and irregular supply, with some areas experiencing up to 12 days without water.
Technical diagnostics from FIPE reveal a dire situation: water distribution losses reach up to 60%, and sewage coverage is below 29%. Only 53.88% of households are effectively served by the water network. To resolve these historical failures and reach a 90% service universalization goal by 2033, experts and officials estimate that investments ranging from R$ 2 billion to R$ 3.2 billion will be required.
Sérgio Ricardo, president of the Mato Grosso State Court of Accounts (TCE-MT), called for a 'management shock' and national political coordination to secure the necessary funding. Mayor Flávia Moretti emphasized that her administration is committed to tackling these long-neglected issues, aiming to leave a permanent legacy of improved water access for the city's 300,000 inhabitants.
Entities
FIPE · Flávia Moretti · Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas · Novo PAC · Plano Municipal de Saneamento Básico · Plano Rio Grande · Sérgio Ricardo · TCE-MT · Tribunal de Contas do Estado de Mato Grosso · Ubá · Vila Estância Nova · Várzea Grande
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Sérgio Ricardo, president of TCE-MT, noted that investments of up to R$ 1.3 billion are needed to regularize water supply. bastidoresdopoder.com.br · www.expressaonoticias.com.br · minutomt.com.br · oempallador.com.br · tvconquista.com.br · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The municipality is updating its Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan (PMSB). bastidoresdopoder.com.br · www.expressaonoticias.com.br · minutomt.com.br · oempallador.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +5 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Only 53.88% of households are effectively served by the water supply network. circuitomt.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sewage coverage in Várzea Grande is currently below 29%. www.reportermt.com · circuitomt.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] FIPE reports water distribution losses of up to 60% in Várzea Grande. bastidoresdopoder.com.br · www.expressaonoticias.com.br · minutomt.com.br · oempallador.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +5 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Technical studies by FIPE suggest required investments could range between R$ 2 billion and R$ 3.2 billion. www.reportermt.com · circuitomt.com.br