# Water scarcity in Pernambuco municipalities

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-scarcity-in-pernambuco-municipalities
> Updated: 2026-10-14T18:50:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Residents in the Sertão region of Pernambuco, Brazil, have reported severe water shortages. In Orocó, families in the Ruas Projetadas area faced over 10 days without a water supply, necessitating the purchase of mineral water for hygiene and basic needs. In Ouricuri, citizens expressed frustration over receiving utility bills from Compesa despite prolonged scarcity.

In response to these disruptions, which occurred between late September and mid-October, the Mayor of Ouricuri, Victor Coelho, met with the President of Compesa to demand solutions. The mayor noted that Governor Raquel Lyra has intervened to request special attention for the municipality. Efforts to improve regional water security include calls for accelerated progress on the Negreiros Adutora and the Voluntários da Pátria Water Treatment Plant.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Local developments in Pernambuco and Petrolina

Ouricuri's mayor demands water supply solutions from Compesa, while Petrolina prepares for a new large-scale home center to create 350 jobs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-developments-in-pernambuco-and-petrolina

### 2026-10-11: Water shortages reported in Pernambuco municipalities

Residents in Pernambuco municipalities, including Orocó and Ouricuri, report severe water shortages and are demanding emergency water truck services and accountability from authorities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/water-shortages-reported-in-pernambuco-municipalities

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