Brazilian Utility Seeks $12.6m for Sewerage System Upgrade

Corsan, the water utility of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, and the government of the city of Veranopolis are seeking $12.6m in federal funding to upgrade the region’s sewerage network.

Corsan will adopt a mixed collection system and build a sewerage system and wastewater treatment plant.

The model will allow sewage and stormwater runoff to be collected by a single network.

Veranopolis currently has no sewage treatment facilities, according to bnamericas.com.

The proposed wastewater treatment plant will provide coverage to 60% of urban residents.

The Veranopolis government is also seeking R$2.5m ($1.57m) from the federal government to improve potable water supply services with the construction of an intake pipeline and a water main for untreated water.