# Sabesp water and sewage management in São Paulo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sabesp-water-and-sewage-management-in-so-paulo
> Updated: 2026-10-09T01:18:55.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The water utility Sabesp has addressed various infrastructure and public health concerns in the interior of São Paulo. In Botucatu, the company issued an alert regarding a high volume of waste clogging the sewage system. Sabesp reported removing an average of 1.5 tons of waste monthly, including plastics, diapers, and cooking oil, noting that improper disposal has caused 1,259 instances of pipe blockages.

In Itapeva, Sabesp denied allegations of water contamination following a surge in viral infections and acute diarrheal diseases. While local authorities and the São Paulo State Health Secretariat are conducting epidemiological investigations to determine the cause of the outbreak, Sabesp stated that laboratory tests confirm the water meets Ministry of Health potability standards.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Sabesp denies water contamination in Itapeva following viral outbreak

Sabesp reports that water in Itapeva, São Paulo, meets potability standards following a local surge in viral infections and gastroenteritis cases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabesp-denies-water-contamination-in-itapeva-following-viral-outbreak

### 2026-09-28: Sabesp warns of rising sewage blockages in Botucatu

Sabesp warns of rising sewage blockages in Botucatu caused by the improper disposal of items like diapers, plastics, and cooking oil, which can lead to pipe damage and residential flooding.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabesp-warns-of-rising-sewage-blockages-in-botucatu

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