World Bank to Support Brazilian Water Improvement Programme

IFC, a member of World Bank Group, will provide a $22m loan to Brazilian water utility Casan to help optimise the use of water resources in the south-western state of Santa Catarina.

The funding from IFC will reduce Casan’s water losses. The utility loses 23-40% of the water it produces due to system deficiencies.

The water-loss identification and control programmes include replacing or installing water meters, automating the management system and updating the customer database.

Casan plans to reduce water losses and improve energy use through more efficient pumping and water treatment.

The water utility provides water and sanitation services to two-thirds of the municipalities in Santa Catarina, serving 2.3 million customers.