# Brazilian municipalities expand water, sanitation, clean-up

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-municipal-environmental-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 122. Developments: 21.

Water utilities continue an intensive upgrade programme through July 2026, with Águas do Rio finishing 36 Guandu interventions, Araras replacing 30 km of iron mains, and Porto Alegre installing temporary dikes and submersible pumps. Municipalities have broadened actions to large-scale clean-up, drainage, and environmental work. Paranaguá, Apucarana and coastal towns such as Torres, Vera Cruz and Niterói carried out waste-recycling drives, dune restoration and beach-debris removal. Cuiabá intensified waste removal, tree-planting and stricter tree-pruning near power lines, while expanding plaza maintenance and reporting reduced illegal dumping. São José and Jaraguá do Sul advanced drainage and sewage upgrades toward 92% sanitation coverage; Japeri expanded rural biodigesters and Guaratinguetá organised an eight-kilometre community clean-up. Several municipalities, including Foz do Iguaçu, Dourados and Salvador, launched clean-up drives to curb disease-vector breeding, and fire-prevention leaflets and flood-mitigation works were introduced in Jaru and Jaraguá do Sul. Across Manaus, Petrolina, Tibagi, Belém and other cities, intensified cleaning and drainage preparation readied urban areas for the rainy season. Public workshops on sanitation and urban planning continued in July. Rio Claro hosted its second workshop on the Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan, presenting a diagnostic report and discussing proposals for water supply, sewage, drainage and solid-waste management. Canoas held its sixth thematic table of the Master Plan revision, focusing on infrastructure and sanitation with participation from utility companies Corsan and SULGÁS. São Gonçalo scheduled a virtual environment workshop as part of its Participatory Master Plan, inviting residents to contribute to future planning. Several municipalities, including Araçurá and Várzea Grande, held hearings on housing and basic-sanitation plans. In August 2026, efforts shifted toward flood recovery and containment infrastructure. In Vila Estância Nova, construction began on a new allotment providing 72 homes for families displaced by the 2024 floods.

## Claims

- FIPE reports water distribution losses of up to 60% in Várzea Grande. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The municipality is updating its Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan (PMSB). (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Sérgio Ricardo, president of TCE-MT, noted that investments of up to R$ 1.3 billion are needed to regularize water supply. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Technical studies by FIPE suggest required investments could range between R$ 2 billion and R$ 3.2 billion. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Sewage coverage in Várzea Grande is currently below 29%. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Rio Claro held its second public workshop on the Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan on 28 July 2024. (single source)
- The Rio Claro workshop presented diagnostic results and proposals for water supply, sewage, urban drainage and solid‑waste management. (single source)
- Canoas held its sixth thematic meeting on infrastructure and sanitation for the revision of its Master Plan on 27 July 2024. (single source)
- The Canoas meeting included representatives from municipal departments, utility companies Corsan and SULGÁS. (single source)
- São Gonçalo scheduled a virtual workshop on the environment for its Participatory Master Plan on 29 July 2024. (single source)
- The São Gonçalo workshop was organized by the Municipal Secretariat of Integrated Management and Special Projects (Semgipe) and conducted via Microsoft Teams. (single source)
- Only 53.88% of households are effectively served by the water supply network. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Várzea Grande sanitation crisis requires up to R$ 3.2 billion in investment

Várzea Grande is updating its sanitation plan to combat a crisis marked by 60% water loss and low sewage coverage. Experts estimate up to R$ 3.2 billion is needed to fix the city's infrastructure.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-advances-flood-recovery-and-containment-infrastructure

### 2026-08-12: Brazilian municipalities conduct infrastructure and flood prevention works

Brazilian municipalities are performing critical infrastructure works, including dredging the Forquilhas River in São José and repairing a stream containment structure in Poços de Caldas.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-conduct-infrastructure-and-flood-prevention-works

### 2026-07-27: Brazilian cities hold public workshops on sanitation and urban planning

Rio Claro, Canoas and São Gonçalo in Brazil held workshops in late July to discuss sanitation and urban planning, involving officials, utilities and the public.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cities-hold-public-workshops-on-sanitation-and-urban-planning

### 2026-07-23: Brazilian cities launch major water infrastructure upgrades

Brazilian municipalities are upgrading water supply systems and flood defenses, including pipe replacements, new meters, street re‑qualification and temporary dikes, affecting cities such as Rio, Salvador, Bahï

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-water-utilities-upgrade-distribution-and-drainage-systems-to-curb-waste-and-flooding

### 2026-07-21: Brazilian municipalities boost infrastructure projects across multiple cities

Mayors in multiple Brazilian cities report road paving, drainage, school upgrades, health‑center openings and budget reforms, aiming to improve mobility, services and safety for local residents.

47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-clear-abandoned-cars-and-repair-thousands-of-potholes-in-first-half-of-2026

### 2026-07-13: Brazilian municipalities launch major road drainage and drainage projects

Brazilian towns Araucária and Jardim das Nações have begun extensive drainage and paving works, investing millions to improve road conditions, prevent flooding and boost mobility.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-launch-major-road-drainage-and-drainage-projects

### 2026-07-08: Brazilian cities confront alligator sightings and illegal dumping

Manaus' “Ponte dos Jacarés” draws visitors for caiman sightings, while Teresópolis plans a community clean‑up of litter‑filled access road to Parque dos Três Picos.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cities-confront-alligator-sightings-and-illegal-dumping

### 2026-07-06: Jaraguá do Sul delivers roof tiles to hail‑damaged families

Jaraguá do Sul is distributing fiberglass roof tiles and cumuli to over 70 families harmed by a recent hailstorm, with initial aid for 46 families and a second batch for 30 more.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaragu-do-sul-delivers-roof-tiles-to-haildamaged-families

### 2026-07-06: Brazilian municipalities ramp up cleaning and drainage maintenance

Brazilian cities including Manaus, Petrolina, Tibagi, Belém and Marilândia do Sul are boosting waste clean‑up, drainage maintenance and enforcement to prevent flooding and health hazards.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cities-ramp-up-cleaning-of-waterways-and-storm-drains

### 2026-07-02: Jaru and Jaraguá do Sul Boost Fire and Flood Prevention Measures

Jaru expands fire‑prevention visits and education, while Jaraguá do Sul undertakes flood‑mitigation cleaning and infrastructure upgrades to protect residents during the dry and rainy seasons.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaru-and-jaragu-do-sul-boost-fire-and-flood-prevention-measures

### 2026-06-26: Salvador and São José finish major drainage and urban renovation projects

Salvador and São José complete large drainage projects to curb flooding and upgrade urban infrastructure, adding paved roads, sidewalks and new public spaces.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-and-so-jos-finish-major-drainage-and-urban-renovation-projects

### 2026-06-26: Brazilian cities Foz do Iguaçu and Dourados start major urban clean‑up drives

Foz do Iguaçu and Dourados in Brazil launched municipal clean‑up campaigns to remove waste and invasive plants, targeting dengue‑carrying mosquitoes and lake health.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cities-foz-do-iguau-and-dourados-start-major-urban-cleanup-drives

### 2026-06-24: Cuiabá mayor and Energisa agree on stricter tree‑pruning protocols

Cuiabá’s mayor and Energisa met on 24 June to tighten tree‑pruning rules near power lines, promising stricter authorizations, better oversight and a new technical cooperation to improve safety and environmental

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-mayor-and-energisa-agree-on-stricter-treepruning-protocols

### 2026-06-22: Cuiabá and Paulista municipalities start waste‑removal drives to curb disease and flooding

Cuiabá and Paulista launched municipal clean‑up drives in June to collect waste, improve sanitation and prevent flood‑related health risks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-and-paulista-municipalities-start-wasteremoval-drives-to-curb-disease-and-flooding

### 2026-06-17: Japeri and Guaratinguetá implement rural sanitation and community clean‑up projects

Japeri boosts rural sewage treatment with biodigesters while Guaratinguetá conducts an eight‑kilometre community clean‑up, highlighting local sanitation and environmental education efforts in Brazil.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japeri-and-guaratinguet-implement-rural-sanitation-and-community-cleanup-projects

### 2026-06-17: São José and Jaraguá do Sul launch major drainage and sewage upgrades

São José began a drainage project to curb floods in Nossa Senhora do Rosário, while Jaraguá do Sul continues a two‑year, R$21 million sewage expansion on Rua José Martins, boosting coverage to over 92 percent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-jos-and-jaragu-do-sul-launch-major-drainage-and-sewage-upgrades

### 2026-06-14: Cuiabá expands routine cleaning of plazas and parks

Cuiabá's Limpurb maintains plazas and parks with daily cleaning in the historic centre and weekend mutirões, improving hygiene and public safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-expands-routine-cleaning-of-plazas-and-parks

### 2026-06-13: Cuiabá mayor spearheads waste‑collection, tree‑planting and tourism exchange

Cuiabá’s mayor led a litter‑collection trail, a tree‑planting drive and hosted Campos do Jordão’s mayor to share tourism and waste‑management ideas.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-expands-green-spaces-and-cleanup-drives-during-environment-week

### 2026-06-08: Brazilian coastal towns conduct dune restoration, beach waste removal and underwater clean‑up

Brazilian municipalities and groups carried out coastal clean‑up actions in June, including dune restoration in Torres, a 155 kg beach waste removal in Vera Cruz, and an underwater cleanup in Niterói's Itaipu e

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-coastal-towns-conduct-dune-restoration-beach-waste-removal-and-underwater-cleanup

### 2026-06-08: Paranaguá hosts 19th Environment Week with 50+ NGOs

Paranaguá’s 19th Environment Week (June 8‑11) features 50+ NGOs offering talks, exhibitions and activities on sustainability and waste management.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paranagu-hosts-19th-environment-week-with-50-ngos

### 2026-06-02: Brazilian cities Paranaguá and Apucarana launch municipal clean‑up programs

Paranaguá’s mayor oversaw a waste cleanup of an abandoned house, while Apucarana’s free furniture‑collection service exceeded 10,500 pickups, both aiming to improve public health and city cleanliness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cities-paranagu-and-apucarana-launch-municipal-cleanup-programs

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