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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Allies of Tarcísio are perplexed with Fux's decision to interrupt the judgment on Sabesp

Allies of São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas express confusion over Minister Luiz Fux's interruption of the legal judgment regarding the privatization of Sabesp.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emergency maintenance by Sabesp affects water supply in neighborhood of Taubaté

Emergency maintenance by Sabesp has disrupted water supply in the Quinta das Frutas neighborhood of Taubaté, Brazil, affecting local residents since Saturday morning.

Mar 21 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp offers free tasting of water-based drinks at Ibirapuera

To celebrate World Water Day, Sabesp is hosting a free tasting event of water-based cocktails at Ibirapuera Park this weekend.

Mar 20 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira System has worst level at the end of summer in 10 years and raises alert for supply in SP

The Cantareira System concludes summer at 43.4% capacity, the lowest level in a decade, raising concerns over water supply in São Paulo.

Mar 20 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trial on Sabesp begins at STF with Zanin's vote to maintain privatization

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has begun a trial regarding the privatization of Sabesp, with Minister Cristiano Zanin voting to uphold the process.

Mar 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira System ends summer at lowest level in ten years, since the water crisis

The Cantareira water system in São Paulo is at its lowest summer level in a decade, impacting the water supply for nearly half the metropolitan population.

Mar 20 • 07:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon registers an average of 39 complaints per day in São José dos Campos; Sabesp leads the ranking

The Procon of São José dos Campos reported an average of 39 complaints per day in 2025, with Sabesp being the leading company in consumer grievances.

Mar 19 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp works alter traffic on Avenida Martins Fontes, in Santos

Traffic on Avenida Martins Fontes in Santos, Brazil, will be affected for 60 days due to water network installation works by Sabesp.

Mar 19 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The value of fines against Sabesp quadruples after privatization and totals R$ 250 million in 2024

Fines imposed on Sabesp have surged to R$ 250 million in 2024, more than quadrupling since its privatization in 2024.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CEO of Sabesp says Copasa's size sparks interest

The CEO of Sabesp, Carlos Piani, expressed interest in participating in the privatization of Copasa due to its significant size and relevance in the sanitation sector.

Mar 17 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After more than 11 months, Sabesp completed work on the megacraters on Marginal do Tietê; repair of asphalt will be handled by the city, says company

Sabesp has completed the repairs on a major crater on the Marginal do Tietê in São Paulo that resulted from a sewage leak, with asphalt repair to be managed by the city.

Mar 17 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints against Sabesp almost triple in the last two years in Greater São Paulo

Complaints about the services of Sabesp, the water utility company in São Paulo, have nearly tripled in the past two years, reflecting significant dissatisfaction among consumers.

Mar 16 • 22:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp identifies an average of six water thefts per day in Baixada Santista

Sabesp reported over 2,000 cases of water theft in Baixada Santista in 2025, significantly increasing from the previous year.

Mar 15 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water leak affects Santa Terezinha Square in downtown Taubaté

A water leak in Santa Terezinha Square mobilized Sabesp teams in downtown Taubaté to address the issue.

Mar 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Most Paulistas Blame Sabesp for Water Rationing, Says Datafolha

A majority of residents in São Paulo attribute the responsibility for water rationing to the state water company Sabesp, according to a recent Datafolha survey.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

44-year-old worker killed in Sabesp water tank rupture buried; 9 others injured

A 44-year-old construction worker died after being swept away by floodwaters following the rupture of a Sabesp water tank in Mairiporã, Brazil, while nine others were injured in the incident.

Mar 13 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water gushes from the ground for hours after Sabesp pipe is punctured during Line 6-Laranja Metro construction in SP

A construction incident in São Paulo caused a significant water leak after a Sabesp pipe was punctured, resulting in water gushing from the ground for several hours.

Mar 12 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp will pay R$ 2,000 to residents affected by reservoir rupture in Mairiporã (SP)

Sabesp announced it will compensate residents affected by the rupture of a reservoir in Mairiporã with R$ 2,000.

Mar 12 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp pipeline replacement closes part of canal 2 in Santos; check it out

A section of Avenida Bernardino de Campos in Santos, Brazil, is closed for vehicles until April 30 due to sewage pipeline renewal by the Sabesp sanitation company.

Mar 12 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Broken water tank, crater on Marginal Tietê, and death of elderly woman hit by pipe: recall accidents in Sabesp works in SP

A series of grave accidents involving Sabesp construction works in São Paulo, including a recent tragic event that led to the death of a worker and serious injuries to others, are highlighted as the company faces scrutiny.

Mar 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mairiporã city hall declares state of emergency in two neighborhoods affected by the rupture of a Sabesp water tank

The city hall of Mairiporã has declared a state of emergency after a Sabesp water tank ruptured, leading to one death and nine injuries.

Mar 12 • 12:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bursting of Sabesp reservoir leaves one dead and ten injured in São Paulo

A burst water reservoir in the Greater São Paulo area resulted in one death and injuries to ten others, highlighting the dangers posed by construction projects.

Mar 12 • 00:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See images of the destruction after the rupture of a water tank from Sabesp that left one dead in SP

A water tank rupture in Mairiporã, São Paulo led to the death of one worker and injured at least eight others, causing significant destruction in the area.

Mar 11 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions this Wednesday, March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026, news highlights include global oil releases, incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, Brazil's absence from the World Cup, corporate challenges for Raízen, and infrastructure issues in São Paulo.

Mar 11 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Breakage of Sabesp reservoir leaves 1 dead and 7 injured in Mairiporã, Greater SP

A man died and seven others were injured after the collapse of a Sabesp water reservoir in Mairiporã, São Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Water tank rupture by Sabesp leaves one dead, several injured, and destroys houses in SP

A water tank rupture in Mairiporã, São Paulo, has resulted in one death and several injuries, along with significant damage to local houses and vehicles.

Mar 11 • 16:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy from PT demands answers from Tarcísio's government after news of data leak at Sabesp and Prodesp

State Deputy Emídio de Souza has called on the government of Tarcísio de Freitas to explain alleged digital security failures and data leaks at Sabesp and Prodesp.

Mar 6 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reservoir levels in Greater São Paulo improve but do not reach normalcy, and restrictions will continue

Recent rains have improved reservoir levels in Greater São Paulo, but they still fall short of normal levels, leading to continued water distribution restrictions.

Mar 3 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp fined for contamination in the river of São Sebastião, on the coast of SP

The São Sebastião city hall imposed a R$100,000 fine on Sabesp for environmental violations leading to contamination of the Maresias river.

Mar 2 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Sebastião City Hall fines Sabesp R$ 100 thousand for river contamination and fish deaths

São Sebastião's city government imposed a R$ 100,000 fine on Sabesp due to river contamination that caused the death of numerous fish.

Mar 1 • 18:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietê System rises 15 percentage points and ends February with 45.5% capacity

The Alto Tietê water supply system in São Paulo has improved to 45.5% capacity due to increased rainfall in February.

Feb 28 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maintenance of Sabesp May Leave Arujá and Itaquaquecetuba Without Water

Emergency maintenance by Sabesp may disrupt water supply in Arujá and Itaquaquecetuba on the 25th and 26th of October.

Feb 25 • 19:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp water main breaks and floods streets in Cidade Kemel in Poá

A water main rupture by Sabesp flooded the streets of Cidade Kemel in Poá, Brazil, but did not disrupt the city's water supply.

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tanure makes agreement with XP and Sabesp to end dispute at Emae

Businessman Nelson Tanure, in collaboration with Sabesp and XP, has reached an agreement to conclude a debt enforcement lawsuit pertaining to Emae.

Feb 25 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp confirms illegal charge to properties without sewage connection in SP and will refund the amounts

Sabesp has acknowledged overcharging sewage rates to properties without a sewage connection in São Paulo and will issue refunds.

Feb 21 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietê System records stability after constant increases in volume

The Alto Tietê Water System in Brazil has shown stability in water volume after previous increases, with a slight rise of 0.5 percentage points recorded over a week.

Feb 20 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor requests a fine of R$ 100,000 from Sabesp for pollution in the Pirapora river

The Public Prosecutor's Office of São Paulo requests that fines for Sabesp due to the irregular discharge of sewage into the Pirapora River be increased to R$ 100,000 a day.

Feb 20 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist injured after falling into hole opened by Sabesp in Franca, SP; video

A 60-year-old man was injured after falling into an unmarked hole created by Sabesp in Franca, SP.

Feb 18 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: pipe bursts, opens hole on street and causes water leak in São José dos Campos, SP

A water pipe burst in the Monte Castelo neighborhood of São José dos Campos, Brazil, causing a significant leak and concerns among local residents.

Feb 18 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp will have to clean rivers and pay R$ 1.5 million to fund for impacts of hole on Tietê marginal

Sabesp has been mandated to desilt rivers Tietê and Pinheiros and contribute R$ 1.5 million to a climate fund due to sewage leakage caused by construction work.

Feb 14 • 01:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp states that coffin disposal near ETA did not contaminate water in Itararé

The São Paulo Basic Sanitation Company (Sabesp) confirmed that the water quality in Itararé remains safe despite the disposal of coffins near the water treatment station.

Feb 13 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp strengthens water supply and sewage services in Baixada Santista for Carnival

Sabesp is enhancing water supply and sewage management services in Baixada Santista to accommodate the influx of tourists during Carnival 2026.

Feb 12 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp charges sewage fee above the allowed amount for properties without connection, say residents of SP

Residents in the southern zone of São Paulo claim that Sabesp is charging sewage fees that exceed legal limits for properties not connected to the sewage system.

Feb 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water shortage in Biritiba Mirim suspends classes and service at health clinics

A water supply interruption due to an electrical failure in Biritiba-Mirim affects school classes and health services.

Feb 11 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crater opens on beach in the coastal area of SP and exposes pipeline; VIDEO

A crater has opened at the Canto do Forte beach in Praia Grande, Brazil, exposing a broken sewage pipeline, prompting immediate repair efforts and safety measures from local authorities.

Feb 9 • 18:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After craters, a hole opens in a street in the southern zone of São José dos Campos

A sudden hole has appeared on Haiti Street in São José dos Campos, causing concern among local residents amidst similar incidents in the area.

Feb 9 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Repair of Sabesp pipeline causes water shortage for over 24 hours in neighborhoods of Pindamonhangaba, SP

A pipeline repair by Sabesp has resulted in over 24 hours of water supply disruption for several neighborhoods in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, with restoration expected by Sunday.

Feb 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Procon of Ferraz de Vasconcelos fines Sabesp over R$ 61,000 for water shortages

The Procon of Ferraz de Vasconcelos fined Sabesp R$ 61,537.20 due to water supply failures in the city, impacting essential services and daily life in December.

Feb 6 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietê System registers 51 millimeters of rain in 24 hours

The Alto Tietê Producer System recorded 51 millimeters of rain in a 24-hour period, increasing the reservoir levels in São Paulo State.

Feb 4 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp registers OPA for Emae at R$ 49.46 per share

Sabesp plans a public offering to acquire Emae shares at R$ 49.46 each, following the direct transfer of Emae's control to the company.

Feb 2 • 14:26 UTC

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