# Copasa privatization and sanitation restructuring in Minas_G > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copasa-privatization-and-sanitation-restructuring-in-minas-g > Updated: 2026-09-17T13:20:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The water utility Copasa in Minas Gerais is undergoing significant structural changes following privatization by the state government. The Equatorial Energia Group acquired a 30% stake, while the government's share was reduced from 50.03% to 5.03%, raising approximately R$ 8.3 billion to settle state debts. New concessions have been extended to 2073. Following these changes, local leaders in the Médio Rio Piracicaba microregion have begun engaging with Copasa to discuss a new contractual model for sanitation services. Mayors and representatives, including Copasa's CEO Marília Carvalho de Melo, have met to address technical, legal, and regulatory aspects of a proposed municipal block for service adhesion. Local officials have emphasized the need for transparency and clear information regarding water supply and sewage treatment obligations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Copasa and Médio Piracicaba mayors discuss new sanitation model Mayors in the Médio Rio Piracicaba region met with Copasa to discuss a new sanitation service contract model and the potential formation of a municipal block for service adhesion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copasa-and-mdio-piracicaba-mayors-discuss-new-sanitation-model ### 2026-09-11: Copasa undergoes privatization in Minas Gerais amid regional water issues Copasa undergoes privatization in Minas Gerais amid regional water supply warnings in Divinópolis and a R$ 2 billion mining investment announcement in Araxá involving St George Mining. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copasa-undergoes-privatization-in-minas-gerais-amid-regional-water-issues --- Cite as: Copasa privatization and sanitation restructuring in Minas_G. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/copasa-privatization-and-sanitation-restructuring-in-minas-g