Residents report a sewage leak in a condominium in Jundiapeba Residents of a condominium in Jundiapeba, in Mogi das Cruzes, report a sewage leak in a pipe that runs through the residential building. According to them, the problem has been occurring for more than ten years and would be caused by failures in the sewage system. The Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (Cetesb) confirmed, after an inspection carried out on July 2, the discharge of untreated sewage into the rainwater drainage system that flows into the Tietê River. According to the agency, the problem was caused by the stoppage of a pumping station in the sanitation system, which caused backflow and overflow of effluents (check the full note below). ? Click to follow the g1 Mogi das Cruzes e Suzano channel on WhatsApp According to the condominium manager, Eduardo Jeferson de Arruda, residents have already communicated the situation to the Basic Sanitation Company of the State of São Paulo (Sabesp), Cetesb and the Municipal Water and Sewage Service (Semae). "About 30 days ago, the sewage started to overflow continuously. It's an unbearable smell, day after day," he said. Also according to Arruda, a Cetesb technician reported that one of the pumps at the pumping station has been broken since January and that one of the engines failed about a month ago, leaving the system inoperative. "He explained that the galleries were full and the sewage returned into the residence," he said. Sabesp reported that, after the Cetesb inspection, it reinforced operational measures and carried out additional interventions in the pumping system. According to the company, the system operates normally and remains under monitoring (confirm the full note below). Old problem The property manager stated that residents have been living with the problem for more than ten years. In January last year, TV Diário showed the situation in the condominium. In 2014, the station also aired a report on the same problem. In addition to the bad smell, Arruda is concerned about the environmental impacts caused by the leak. "We need the authorities to monitor this type of situation. Sewage is being released into the preservation area and polluting the Tietê River. This is our indignation", he stated. Second, security guard Daniel de Paula Botelho, who lives in the condominium, his daughter was diagnosed with verminosis after falling into the canal where the sewage passes. "She arrived home very dirty, spots appeared on her skin and, after taking her to the doctor, she was diagnosed with verminosis. It's a constant risk. Children can't play in the street and we need to keep the windows closed because of the smell," he said. Resident Fernanda Fasolin Ferreira, who works from home, stated that the odor interferes with her routine. "I have to leave all the windows closed and often leave the house because I can't stand the smell. I'm also worried about the risk of illness," she reported. What Cetesb says In a statement, Cetesb reported that: "In an inspection carried out at the site on July 2, 2026, technicians from the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (Cetesb) identified the release of raw sewage into the rainwater drainage system draining into the Tietê River. Preliminary assessments indicate that the occurrence was caused by the stoppage of a pumping station in the sanitation system, causing reflux and overflow of untreated effluents. In view of the situation, Cetesb will adopt the appropriate administrative measures. The company received an Inspection Notice and was notified to immediately take the necessary measures to remedy the irregularity. What Sabesp says In a note, Sabesp reported that: "Sabesp informs that it maintains dialogue with the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (Cetesb) and is responding to requests for information from the environmental agency. After an inspection carried out by Cetesb on July 2, Sabesp reinforced operational measures and carried out additional interventions in the pumping system. The system remains operating normally, under continuous monitoring. Sabesp reaffirms its commitment to environmental preservation and informs that it will continue to monitor the operation of the system, adopting all necessary measures to ensure its full functioning and operational safety”. Read more Streets in Suzano have changed meanings from this Monday STF suspends R$ 29 million in amendments from Mogi and Suzano in investigation into Valdemar Costa Neto Residents report sewage leaks in Jundiapeba condominium Reproduction/TV Diário See everything about Alto Tietê