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Countries: Brazil
Basins: Tiete
Project SDGs:
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Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
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Leaving No One Behind
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 1996  »  Ongoing
Project Website: site.sabesp.com.br/uploads/file/sociedade_meioamb/SBP_2010_E...
Project Source: Other
Profile Completion: 64%

Project Overview

The objective of Project Tietê is to improve water quality in the Tietê River Basin, São Paulo Metropolitan Area, by expanding the wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure. The project was started in 1992 and involved investments of approximately US$1.6 billion during stages I and II, completed in 2008.

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Sabesp is a mixed capital company that was founded in 1973 and is currently responsible for supplying water and collecting and treating sewage in the 367 municipalities of São Paulo state. It is considered one of the world’s largest sanitation … Learn More


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