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Water quality monitoring in Brazil

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Water quality monitoring in Brazil has revealed varying conditions for bathing across different regions. In Salvador, Bahia, the Institute of Environment and Water Resources (Inema) previously advised against bathing at 24 of 38 monitored locations, including locations. Recent reports from Inema indicate that contamination persists, with 30 points along the Salvador coastline now identified as unfit for bathing. These affected locations include Porto da Barra Barra, Itapuã, Farol da Barra, Rio Vermelho, and Pituba, while São Tomé de Paripe underwent environmental investigation. Piatã. In the Litoral Norte region, Bulletin No. 32/2026 identified the Buraquinho and Busca Vida areas as ‘imprópria’ (unsuitable) due to contamination. contamination, while Ipitanga and Vilas do Atlântico remained ‘própria’ (suitable). Contamination issues have also been reported in Alagoas. The Institute of the Environment (IMA/AL) reported that eight out of 68 analyzed beach sections are unfit for swimming. This includes five sections in Maceió—specifically at Pajuçara, Ponta Verde, and Jatiúca—and three sections in Maragogi on the North Coast. Authorities cautioned continue to caution against entering water with suspicious discoloration or near sewage outlets and drainage channels. Other local beaches, such as Ipitanga and Vilas do Atlântico, were categorized outlets, river mouths, canals, streams, or areas experiencing algae blooms, even in sections classified as ‘própria’ (suitable). safe. Conversely, in São Paulo, Sabino Municipal Beach was cleared for bathing after 245 days of restrictions. This improvement followed restrictions following a pilot program using 14 ultrasound-emitting buoys to combat algae, which successfully reduced microcystin toxin levels by over 91%.

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