Sabesp Privatisation Cuts Water Bills 15%, Says Governor
Brazil’s governor Tarcísio de Freitas said Sabesp’s July 2024 privatization would keep water and sewer tariffs about 15% lower than they would have been under state ownership, citing contract and law provisions. The state expects R$70 billion in investments and Sabesp reported R$15.2 billion invested in 2025. The deal involved Equatorial Energia and faces lawsuits and a public prosecutor probe.





