# Water supply crisis in Paraíso do Tocantins

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-supply-crisis-in-paraso-do-tocantins
> Updated: 2026-11-03T18:16:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

A water supply crisis in Paraíso do Tocantins, caused by reduced flow in the Rio do Coco, led to legal and administrative actions against the utility provider, BRK Ambiental. 

In mid-October, the Public Ministry of Tocantins filed a public civil action to ensure the immediate provision of water via trucks to essential services like schools and hospitals. The action also sought R$ 500,000 in compensation for collective moral damages due to service interruptions and low pressure that affected municipal schools. 

By early November, the consumer protection agency, Procon Tocantins, issued a fine against the company following reports of frequent interruptions and concerns regarding water quality, including reports of dirty water with unpleasant odors. An investigation was launched to examine potential violations of consumer protection laws.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Procon Tocantins penalizes BRK Ambiental over water supply issues

Procon Tocantins fined BRK Ambiental following reports of dirty water, low pressure, and supply interruptions in Paraíso do Tocantins since early October.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/procon-tocantins-penalizes-brk-ambiental-over-water-supply-issues

### 2026-10-16: Paraíso do Tocantins water crisis prompts legal action against BRK Ambiental

The Public Ministry of Tocantins is suing BRK Ambiental to guarantee emergency water supplies for schools and hospitals in Paraíso do Tocantins following severe shortages.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraso-do-tocantins-water-crisis-prompts-legal-action-against-brk-ambiental

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