Quick Summary
- 1Iguá Sergipe is advancing the Plano Verão by constructing and expanding reservoirs in ten municipalities across the state.
- 2The initiative targets cities in both riverine areas and the high sertão sergipano region to improve water supply regularity, particularly for locations with a history of intermittent service.
- 3The project involves building concrete bases followed by the installation of new tanks, with a total expected capacity increase of approximately 2.4 million liters.
- 4Specific projects include a 500,000-liter reservoir in Frei Paulo and a 100,000-liter tank in Telha.
Quick Summary
Iguá Sergipe is actively expanding water infrastructure through the Plano Verão. The company is executing construction and expansion projects for reservoirs in ten municipalities. These locations include cities along rivers and in the high sertão sergipano region.
The primary objective is to improve supply regularity. This is especially critical for municipalities with a history of intermittent water service. The interventions involve specific construction steps: executing concrete bases—which includes mobilization, excavation, and construction—followed by the lifting and installation of the reservoirs.
The selection of the beneficiary municipalities was based on operational history, demand projection, and current reserve capacity. This prioritization ensures the interventions provide the maximum possible benefit to the overall system. With the new reservoirs, total storage capacity in these areas will increase by approximately 2.4 million liters. This increase guarantees greater stability during periods of high consumption and in emergency situations.
Progress varies across the region. In some municipalities, the bases are already finished and awaiting the lifting of the tanks. In others, the concrete services are in the final execution phase. The overall completion of these works is anticipated by December 2025.
Infrastructure Projects and Specific Locations
Among the ongoing works, the new reservoir in Frei Paulo stands out as the largest current investment. It has a capacity of 500,000 liters (500m³). This structure will reinforce the local supply system, accommodating the municipality's population growth.
In Telha, a reservoir of 100,000 liters (100m³) is being implemented. This project aims to reduce intermittent supply and expand the storage capacity of the municipal seat.
Several other municipalities are also set to benefit from these infrastructure upgrades. The following locations have already seen the start of construction:
- Canhoba
- Amparo de São Francisco
- Nossa Senhora Aparecida
- Santana do São Francisco
- Itabi
Additionally, the municipalities of Itabaiana, Porto da Folha, and Muribeca will receive reinforcements to their supply infrastructure. These upgrades will increase the total volume of stored water available to these communities.
"These expansions represent more security hídrica and quality of life for the population. With more capacity of reserve, we guarantee regularity in the supply of water, especially in periods of higher consumption."— Fernando Vieira, General Director of Iguá Sergipe
Strategic Impact and Objectives
The expansions are a core component of the structural works within the Plano Verão. This broader initiative is focused on increasing the efficiency of water and sewage systems throughout the state. The specific interventions were prioritized to maximize gains for the system as a whole.
The selection process relied heavily on data regarding operational history and demand projections. By targeting areas with the greatest need, Iguá Sergipe aims to resolve long-standing issues with supply regularity. The increase in storage capacity is designed to bridge gaps during peak consumption times and unexpected emergencies.
Fernando Vieira, the General Director of Iguá Sergipe, emphasized the human impact of these projects. He stated, "These expansions represent more water security and quality of life for the population." He further explained, "With more reserve capacity, we guarantee regularity in the supply of water, especially during periods of higher consumption."
Corporate Context and Future Outlook
Iguá Sergipe holds a partial concession to provide basic sanitation services to the population of Sergipe. The company is responsible for water supply and sewage management in the state. Full operations began in May 2025, marking the start of significant investments in regional sanitation.
These investments are aligned with the Marco Legal do Saneamento (Sanitation Legal Framework). This legislation establishes the goal of universalizing access to potable water and sanitation in Brazil by 2033. Over the 35-year duration of the contract, these improvements are expected to benefit more than 2 million people.
The parent company, Iguá Saneamento, is one of the largest in the sector in Brazil. It operates in 121 municipalities across six states: Alagoas, Mato Grosso, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Sergipe. Through concessions and public-private partnerships, the company provides services that benefit approximately 6 million people.
Iguá Saneamento is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and participates in the 2030 Movements. These initiatives focus on water security, reducing CO₂ emissions, and increasing diversity in leadership. In 2024, the company was elected for the eighth consecutive time as an excellent company to work for by the consultancy Great Place to Work (GPTW).
Frequently Asked Questions
Iguá Sergipe is building and expanding reservoirs in 10 municipalities to increase water storage capacity by 2.4 million liters.
The works are expected to be completed by December 2025.
Beneficiaries include Frei Paulo, Telha, Canhoba, Amparo de São Francisco, Nossa Senhora Aparecida, Santana do São Francisco, Itabi, Itabaiana, Porto da Folha, and Muribeca.
