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- Companhia Catarinense de Águas e Saneamento (CASAN) operates primarily in the water supply and basic sanitation sector, providing water collection, treatment, and distribution services; sewage collection, treatment, and disposal; and infrastructure development for these utilities. The company manufactures and operates water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, reservoirs, pipelines (adductors), and related infrastructure. It serves 194 municipalities mainly in the state of Santa Catarina and one municipality in Paraná, Brazil, covering approximately 46% of Santa Catarina’s population, or about 2.9 million people. CASAN’s core offerings include water and sewage systems construction and management, operation of water and sewage networks, and sustainable water resources management. The company also invests in solar and hydroelectric power generation as part of its sustainability initiatives. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil, CASAN is a key utility provider in the region.
In recent years, CASAN has undertaken significant operational and strategic developments. In 2024, it invested approximately R$500 million in infrastructure improvements including new reservoirs, water and sewage treatment plants, and modernized water and sewage networks. The company inaugurated new sewage systems in six municipalities, increasing sewage service coverage by over 8% and adding more than 26,000 residences to its sewage collection network. It continues to expand and modernize key projects such as the Chapecozinho project and Lajeado São José reservoir dredging. CASAN also introduced new advanced business and technological models to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Its financial health improved substantially, leading to upgraded credit ratings from Fitch and Moody’s. Additionally, CASAN secured authorization for a €100 million financing agreement with the European Bank aimed at modernizing and extending its water and sewage infrastructure. In 2025, the company programmed a tariff reduction of 4.21% resulting from economic-financial rebalancing after a period of frozen tariffs, reflecting profitability gains and debt reduction.
CASAN operates within the water and sanitation utility industry, targeting municipal governments and residential customers across its service area in Santa Catarina and Paraná. Through subsidiaries and strategic programs, it collaborates on environmental conservation and water basin revitalization initiatives, aligned with sustainability and social impact goals. The company’s portfolio now includes solar and hydroelectric power generation assets complementing its utility business. CASAN’s ongoing focus on innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure expansion reinforces its position as a leading provider of integrated water and sewage services in southern Brazil.