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Sabesp says Itapeva water meets drinking standards after illness cases
Sabesp says water supplied to Itapeva, in the interior of São Paulo state, meets drinking-water standards.
The company said it tested the water on Friday, October 9.
The standards are set by Brazil’s Ministry of Health.
The testing came after the municipality recorded cases of gastroenteritis and acute diarrheal disease.
The source describes the diarrheal illness as a viral illness.
Sabesp’s statement says the water test results were within the required limits.
No cause for the illnesses or further steps were given.
Sabesp said water supplied to residents of Itapeva, in São Paulo state, met drinking-water standards set by Brazil’s Ministry of Health.
The company said the water had been tested on Friday, October 9.
The testing followed cases of gastroenteritis and acute diarrhoeal disease, described in the report as a viral illness, in the municipality.
The report did not state how many people were affected or what caused the illnesses.
- Who
- Sabesp and residents of Itapeva
- What
- Sabesp said tested drinking water met Ministry of Health standards after cases of gastroenteritis and acute diarrhoeal disease were recorded.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Where
- Itapeva, in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil
- Why
- The water was tested after cases of gastroenteritis and acute diarrhoeal disease were recorded.
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- Water provider
- Sabesp (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo)
- Location
- Itapeva, São Paulo state, Brazil
- Testing date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Reported illnesses
- Gastroenteritis and acute diarrhoeal disease
- Water assessment
- Sabesp said the water met drinking-water standards set by Brazil’s Ministry of Health.
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