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Water contamination on São Paulo coast

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Cetesb reports poor water quality in Baixada Santista coastal areas

Water quality issues along the São Paulo coast have escalated significantly. Initially, the environmental agency Cetesb classified 16 beaches in the Baixada Santista region as unfit for swimming, with the city of Santos

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Tietê River environmental and flooding incidents

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio Tietê flooding causes urban damage and pollution in São Paulo

The Tietê River in São Paulo has experienced significant environmental and structural issues due to water fluctuations and heavy rainfall. In early September, a ‘black water’ phenomenon near Salto resulted in dead fish b

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Brazil water utility privatizations face regulatory scrutiny

20 clusters · 59 sources · last updated

Latest: Sabesp construction work causes mobility issues in São Paulo

Since the July 2026 CADE challenge to Equatorial’s 30% stake in Copasa, political and operational pressure on Brazil’s newly privatized water utilities has risen. In São Paulo, a state bill to suspend Sabesp’s privatizat

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