# 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.
- Title: Itapeva residents report water safety after viral outbreak
- Summary: Residents of Itapeva, SP, face water restrictions after gastroenteritis outbreak as health officials race to find solution. Itapeva residents in SP state…
- Keywords: itapeva, gastroenteritis, water restrictions, sabesp, viral outbreak, municipal health, water safety, news, brazil, residents, report, water
- Source: G1 — https://g1.globo.com/sp/itapetininga-regiao/noticia/2026/11/02/restricao-de-agua-potavel-apos-surto-de-virose-muda-rotina-dos-moradores-de-itapeva.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:28:51.506+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: itapeva, sp, gastroenteritis, water restrictions, sabesp, viral outbreak, municipal health, water safety, news, brazil
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

Itapeva residents in SP state they must store and boil water after 3,000 people seek medical care for viral symptoms.