# Brazil water supply infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-water-supply-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-07-30T20:44:49.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, the state water utility Águas do Rio announced the addition of new treatment plants serving the municipalities of Duque de Caxias and Queimados, aiming to boost local water availability.

Later in July, the municipal water and sewage agency SAMAE reported two separate projects in southern Brazil. In Campos Novos, a 100,000‑liter reservoir was installed in the Santa Clara neighbourhood to increase storage capacity. In Caxias do Sul, a 20‑kilometre pipe that had ruptured in March was repaired, restoring service to the Parque da Imprensa treatment plant and improving reliability for residents.

Together, these actions illustrate a broader push by Brazilian water authorities to expand and modernise supply infrastructure across multiple regions.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Brazil's SAMAE advances water supply with new reservoir in Campos Novos and pipe repair in Caxias do Sul

SAMAE installed a 100,000‑liter reservoir in Campos Novos and repaired a ruptured main pipe in Caxias do Sul, aiming to restore stable water supply by March 31.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-samae-advances-water-supply-with-new-reservoir-in-campos-novos-and-pipe-repair-in-caxias-do-

### 2026-07-07: Águas do Rio expands water supply with new treatment plants in Duque de Caxias and Queimados

Águas do Rio opened new water‑treatment plants in Duque de Caxias and Queimados, adding over 17 million litres daily to supply about 85 000 residents in Brazil’s Baixada Fluminense.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guas-do-rio-expands-water-supply-with-new-treatment-plants-in-duque-de-caxias-and-queimados

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