Quick Summary
- 1In 2025, Águas Cuiabá achieved significant progress in sanitation infrastructure within the capital city, installing 41 kilometers of new sewage networks.
- 2This expansion increased the sanitation coverage index to 93% in regularized urban areas, surpassing the contractual goal of 91%.
- 3The company has invested over R$ 1.5 billion in infrastructure since assuming management under Grupo Iguá in 2017.
- 4Structural improvements were executed in neighborhoods including Centro América, São Sebastião, Jardim Presidente, and Eldorado.
Quick Summary
Águas Cuiabá reported major advancements in basic sanitation for the capital in 2025, specifically by installing 41 km of new sewage networks. This infrastructure expansion elevated the city's sanitation coverage to 93% in regularized urban zones, exceeding the contractual target of 91%.
These results are part of a continuous investment strategy initiated in 2017 when Grupo Iguá began managing operations. Since that time, the company has deployed more than R$ 1.5 billion into infrastructure to ensure universal access to sanitation and environmental preservation.
Key developments in 2025 included structural upgrades in several neighborhoods and the advancement of the ETE Sul treatment plant. The city was also recognized nationally by the Instituto Trata Brasil for its investment levels.
Infrastructure Expansion and Coverage Milestones
The installation of 41 km of new sewage lines represents a critical step toward universal access in Cuiabá. By raising the coverage rate to 93%, the city has positioned itself among Brazilian capitals with the highest progress in the sanitation sector. This achievement exceeded the established contractual benchmark of 91%.
Investments totaling more than R$ 1.5 billion have been applied since 2017. These funds are directed toward guaranteeing universal access to sanitation and preserving the local environment. The scope of work covers various districts within the capital.
Specific areas that received structural improvements in 2025 include:
- Centro América
- São Sebastião
- Jardim Presidente
- Jardim Eldorado
"Esse service traz benefício para toda a cidade. Já me preparei para fazer a interligação porque, sem ela, o esgoto não segue para o caminho correto. É importante que cada um faça a sua parte para ajudar a preservar o Rio Cuiabá."— Reginaldo Cassiano dos Santos, Resident of Jardim Eldorado
Community Impact and Resident Perspectives
The expansion of the sewage network has altered the daily lives of residents, particularly in the Jardim Eldorado neighborhood. The installation of Terminais de Inspeção e Limpeza (TIL) allowed for the interconnection of properties to the sewage system. This technical upgrade contributes to the preservation of the Cuiabá and Coxipó rivers and reduces risks to public health.
Local resident Reginaldo Cassiano dos Santos commented on the importance of the project. He stated that the service benefits the entire city and emphasized the necessity of individual property connections to ensure sewage flows correctly. He also highlighted the collective responsibility to help preserve the Cuiabá River.
Reginaldo Cassiano dos Santos, a resident of Jardim Eldorado, said: "Esse service traz benefício para toda a cidade. Já me preparei para fazer a interligação porque, sem ela, o esgoto não segue para o caminho correto. É importante que cada um faça a sua parte para ajudar a preservar o Rio Cuiabá."
New Treatment Plants and Future Projections
Beyond network expansion, Águas Cuiabá is advancing structural projects such as the Estação de Tratamento de Esgoto (ETE) Sul. Located in the Coxipó region, this facility is currently 35% complete. With an investment of R$ 29 million, the station is designed to treat 60 liters of sewage per second.
The ETE Sul is projected to benefit approximately 42,000 people. It aims to significantly improve the quality of treated sewage and reduce environmental impact. The project addresses a region that has experienced substantial growth in recent years.
Leonardo Menna, the General Director of Águas Cuiabá, noted that sanitation transforms the quality of life for the population. He explained that the ETE Sul will expand service coverage in a rapidly growing area of the city. Leonardo Menna, Director-General of Águas Cuiabá, said: "O saneamento transforma a qualidade de vida da população. Com a ETE Sul, vamos ampliar o atendimento em uma região que cresceu muito nos últimos anos."
National Recognition and Corporate Context
The impact of the company's work has been acknowledged on a national level. The Instituto Trata Brasil highlighted Cuiabá as the city that invested the most in basic sanitation over the last five years. This recognition reaffirms the concessionaire's commitment to sustainable urban development.
Águas Cuiabá operates under a full concession that began in 2012 and is valid for 38 years. The company officially assumed water supply and sanitation services in the capital of Mato Grosso in 2017. It currently serves 605,000 people with the objective of universalizing access to quality water and sewage collection and treatment.
The company is part of Grupo Iguá, which operates in 39 Brazilian municipalities and reaches 7.1 million people. The group maintains a commitment to being the best sanitation company in Brazil.
"O saneamento transforma a qualidade de vida da população. Com a ETE Sul, vamos ampliar o atendimento em uma região que cresceu muito nos últimos anos."— Leonardo Menna, Director-General of Águas Cuiabá
Frequently Asked Questions
Águas Cuiabá achieved 93% sanitation coverage in regularized urban areas, surpassing the contractual goal of 91%.
More than R$ 1.5 billion has been invested in infrastructure since Grupo Iguá began managing operations in 2017.
The ETE Sul, currently under construction, will have the capacity to treat 60 liters of sewage per second.
