Every day, Brazil loses a volume of treated water equivalent to more than 6,000 Olympic-size swimming pools. It’s a staggering figure—and one that highlights one of the biggest challenges facing the country’s water infrastructure: losses in the supply system.
These losses occur even before the water reaches the consumer. Leaks in the distribution networks, metering errors, and unauthorized use result in billions of cubic meters of treated water being wasted each year. In addition to the environmental impact, this situation drives up operating costs and compromises the efficiency of the entire system.
More than just a technical problem, this is a strategic issue. Reducing water loss means increasing the water supply without the need for new intake facilities or the exploitation of new water sources—a more sustainable, cost-effective, and smart approach for the sector.
Today, the water loss rate in Brazil is still higher than it should be. But there is real potential for change: by bringing current levels closer to the targets set for the coming years, it would be possible to save enough water to supply millions of people.
In the context of climate change and growing demand for water resources, efficiency is no longer a competitive advantage but a necessity.
At NeoAcqua, we believe that well-applied engineering turns challenges into solutions. Working to reduce water loss also means working toward a more sustainable, accessible, and balanced future for everyone.
NeoAcqua. Turning engineering into quality of life.
