Body Found in the Amazon River by Search Teams for Victims of Shipwreck at Encontro das Águas in Manaus
A body has been discovered in the Amazon River during search operations for the victims of a recent shipwreck in Manaus, with uncertainty remaining regarding the identity of the deceased.
Tariff adjustments make water bills more expensive in Manaus; understand the changes
Residents of Manaus will see an increase in their water bills due to a 5.52% tariff adjustment implemented by the Águas de Manaus water company, affecting various consumer categories except for the Tarifa 10 category.
Operation identifies 40 illegal water connections in Casimiro de Abreu
An operation by the Águas de Casimiro utility revealed 40 illegal water connections in residential properties in Casimiro de Abreu, Brazil, leading to the cutting off of water supply to these properties.
Águas do Imperador announces that the water bill model has been restructured in Petrópolis
The new water bill model in Petrópolis is now electronic and redesigned to enhance clarity for customers, complying with tax reform regulations without additional costs.
Águas de Teresina accumulates R$ 12 million in fines over six years, says regulatory agency
Águas de Teresina has faced R$ 12 million in fines since 2020, according to the Teresina Regulatory Agency due to various regulatory failures, with the latest fine being R$ 2.6 million for sewage leaks.
Águas de Teresina is fined R$ 2.6 million for sewage leak in the South Zone
The city of Teresina has fined Águas de Teresina R$ 2.6 million due to a sewage leak affecting residents in the Saci neighborhood.
Family reports kidnapping, police investigate and find man in motel with lover in Águas Lindas
A man staged his own kidnapping in an attempt to extort money from his family, leading to a police investigation.
Man is shot dead upon arriving home with his wife in Águas Formosas
A 41-year-old man was shot dead in Águas Formosas, Brazil, when he returned home with his wife on a motorcycle.
Firefighters search for baby missing in the river of Águas de Santa Bárbara
Firefighters are conducting searches for a missing baby in the Pardo River in Águas de Santa Bárbara, Brazil.
From tranquility to excitement at carnival: Águas de São Pedro has 100% hotel occupancy and expects 50,000 tourists during the festive days
The hotel network in Águas de São Pedro, Brazil, reports full occupancy for the Carnival holiday, attracting around 50,000 tourists to enjoy both relaxation and festive activities.
'Son, save yourself,' said mother of survivor before disappearing in shipwreck at the Encontro das Águas in Manaus
A tragic shipwreck in Manaus resulted in the disappearance of a mother who urged her son to save himself, highlighting the human cost of such accidents as rescue efforts continue.
'Operation is complex due to hydrodynamic factors of the Meeting of Waters,' says Firefighters about search for victims of shipwreck in Amazonas
The search for victims of a passenger boat shipwreck near Manaus, Brazil, is complicated by the hydrodynamic factors of the Meeting of Waters phenomenon.
Four survivors of the shipwreck at Encontro das Águas discharged; one patient remains hospitalized in Manaus
Four adult survivors from the shipwreck of the Lima de Abreu XV boat at Encontro das Águas have been released from the hospital, while one patient remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Mother of child who drowned in the Cinturão das Águas construction site in Ceará to be compensated by the State
The mother of João Vítor da Silva Oliveira, an 8-year-old who drowned in a construction site, is set to receive compensation from the State of Ceará.
Learn who the two victims were that died after a boat capsized at the Meeting of the Waters in Manaus
Two victims, a 3-year-old girl Samila de Souza and a 22-year-old woman Lara Bianca, died after a boat capsized in Manaus, Brazil, leaving several others missing and prompting an investigation into the incident.
Fish are killed with slingshots in the interior of SP; practice is prohibited and causes fractures and hemorrhages
In Águas da Prata, Brazil, fish are being illegally killed with slingshots, causing severe injuries and prompting an investigation by environmental authorities.
VIDEO: Premature baby rescued inside cooler after shipwreck at Encontro das Águas in Manaus
A premature baby was rescued from a cooler after a boat capsized in Manaus, Brazil, during an ill-fated journey.
Concessionaire identifies water theft in luxury condominium in Campos
A water supply concessionaire in Brazil identified illegal water connections in a luxury condominium, highlighting the issue of water theft in the region.
Passenger of boat that sank at Encontro das Águas in Manaus records video adrift: 'I said to go slowly'
A passenger from a boat that sank near Encontro das Águas in Manaus recorded a desperate video while adrift, warning that she had previously advised the driver to slow down.
Águas do Pará offers more than 90 job vacancies in Santarém; see how to register
Águas do Pará is offering over 90 job vacancies in Santarém across various educational levels, with applications open until March 3rd.
Port of Santos gains 5.2 km² and expands area by 56%; understand what changes
The Port of Santos in Brazil has expanded its land area by 5.2 km², resulting in a total of 14.5 km², increasing its overall area by 56%.
Serious accident kills truck driver on avenue in the interior of SP; VIDEO shows damages
A truck driver was killed in a serious accident in Águas da Prata, SP, when his rig collided with three parked vehicles after he likely suffered a sudden health issue.
Residents of Águas Lindas street in Ananindeua become a mudpit and residents report lack of sanitation
Residents of Revolução Cubana street in the Águas Lindas neighborhood of Belém complain about poor sanitation and the street's deteriorating conditions, which are now overwhelmed by mud, holes, and flooding.
Water pipeline of Águas do Rio breaks again in Xerém a week after the first leak
A large water pipeline from Águas do Rio ruptured again in Xerém, Duque de Caxias, just a week after a previous leak, causing significant flooding on the road.
Motivated by jealousy over an ex, man kills neighbor and is sentenced to 15 years in prison in MG
A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing his neighbor out of jealousy regarding the friendship the neighbor had with his ex-girlfriend in Águas Vermelhas.
Water and sewage concession becomes target of action in TCE and CPI in Petrópolis
The extension of the contract between the City Hall of Petrópolis and the Águas do Imperador concessionaire is being questioned in both the Court of Accounts and a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission.
VIDEO: woman attacked in front of a beverage distributor in the DF
A woman was assaulted in front of a beverage distributor in Águas Claras, Federal District, reportedly over a stolen speaker, with the assailant fleeing the scene.
Association opens selection process with salaries of up to R$ 10.9 thousand
The Associação Pró-Gestão das Águas da Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Paraíba do Sul is conducting a selection process offering temporary positions with salaries up to R$ 10,9 thousand, primarily in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia, Goiás.
Trash and rainwater in the sewage system increase the risk of overload
Águas de Matão has conducted approximately 160 actions for unclogging and cleaning in 2026 to prevent sewage overflow during heavy rains.