A Brazilian water company goes back to nature to solve the problem of fluctuating water demand

Co-authors:
Timm Kroeger
Senior Environmental Economist,
The Nature Conservancy
Claudio Klemz
Water Policy Specialist,
The Nature Conservancy
Balneário Camboriú is both a famous Brazilian beach destination and a water supply management puzzle. The resident population of the city is just 170,000, but swells to over 800,000 during the tourist season. Like many water utilities facing growing demand and the effects of climate change, the local water company, EMASA, must invest carefully to secure water for its fluctuating customer base.
Unlike many water utilities, however, EMASA is investing in the natural system where its water comes from.