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Cantareira to Enter Restriction Oct. 1, Cutting São Paulo Withdrawals to 23 m³/s

The system serves roughly half of the metropolis, prompting regulators to move to preserve storage during a prolonged rainfall shortfall.

Overview

  • Measured usable volume fell to about 29.42%, crossing the threshold that triggers the restriction band under ANA rules.
  • Sabesp’s authorized take from Cantareira will drop from 27 m³/s to 23 m³/s starting October 1, a status not seen since January 2022.
  • Nighttime pressure reductions have been expanded to 19:00–05:00 across the metropolitan network, with daytime pressure management to curb losses.
  • ANA authorized use of the Jaguari–Atibainha transposition within a 33 m³/s cap to help offset the reduced withdrawals.
  • The state halted new non‑emergency water‑capture outorgas as agencies mandate additional conservation steps and maintain daily operational monitoring.