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Itapeva residents report water safety after viral outbreak
Residents of Itapeva, SP, face water restrictions after gastroenteritis outbreak as health officials race to find solution.
In brief
Residents of Itapeva, SP, face water restrictions after gastroenteritis outbreak as health officials race to find solution. Itapeva residents in SP state they must store and boil water after 3,000 people seek medical care for viral symptoms. Originally reported by G1.
Water restrictions begin
Residents of Itapeva, SP face water restrictions after gastroenteritis outbreak as health officials race to find solution.
Health crisis impacts 3,000 residents
Nearly 3,000 people sought medical care for viral symptoms in Itapeva city.
Water safety measures
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Residents store water in plastic bottles and boil it before drinking.
Municipal response
Itapeva municipality notified Sabesp and initiated reservoir sanitation.
Municipal health official
Mayor Adriana Duch Machado (MDB) announced new water filters for the city.
Water testing results
State health tests confirmed parasites in Itapeva water but Sabesp found no microorganisms.
Sabesp response
Sabesp expanded water treatment controls and filtration capacity in Itapeva.
Resident concerns
Residents report confusion between municipal and water company statements.
Ongoing crisis
Itapeva residents continue to face water safety challenges despite new measures.
Here's the gist
Itapeva residents in SP state they must store and boil water after 3,000 people seek medical care for viral symptoms.
