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Sewage treatment in Brazil: how it works and what the challenges are

Learn how sewage is treated, why risks remain and what we can do

Published on November 4, 2025

Everything that goes down the drain can reach sewage systems, rivers and oceans. That is why the products we use at home matter.

The challenge of treatment

Sewage treatment is essential, but it does not always remove every chemical substance present in domestic wastewater. Some pollutants can persist and affect aquatic life.

Our role at home

Choosing biodegradable and lower-toxicity cleaning products helps reduce the load of harmful substances released into water systems.

Responsible cleaning is also a way to care for water.