Piatã City Hall begins construction of water treatment plants with support from CBPM and Brazil Iron

Photo: Michelle Miranda/Disclosure/CBPM

Works will benefit the communities of Bocaina de Cima, Bocaina de Baixo, and Mocó with access to drinking water

The Municipal Government of Piatã announced this Tuesday (19) the start of construction of the Water Treatment Plants (ETAs) in the communities of Bocaina de Cima, Bocaina de Baixo, and Mocó. The project, which aims to provide quality water to the municipality’s rural areas, is the result of a partnership with the Bahia Mineral Research Company (CBPM) and Brazil Iron.

The first plant to be completed will be Mocó’s, marking the beginning of a program that intends to bring treated water directly to the homes of these communities. The launch event was attended by the mayor of Piatã, Marcos Paulo, as well as the mayors of Abaíra and Jussiape, city councilors from the three municipalities, state deputies Júnior Muniz, Niltinho, Fabíola Mansur, and Eduardo Salles, the special advisor to the Ministry of the Civil House, Marcelo Emerenciano, and former federal deputy Ronaldo Carletto.

Sustainable and Inclusive Mining

CBPM was responsible for enabling the project, while its execution will be carried out by the Municipal Government. Brazil Iron serves as an institutional partner, providing logistical support to facilitate implementation, without direct technical responsibility for the construction. This cooperation ensures that treated water reaches the communities safely and with quality.

For CBPM president Henrique Carballal, the initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive mining model. “If when we extract wealth from the soil and this wealth does not ensure that the citizen living on that land has dignity, housing, sanitation, education for their children, health, and the full construction of citizenship, then we are not fulfilling our role,” he emphasized.

“The construction of these plants is an example of how mining can and should serve the people, ensuring health, opportunities, quality of life, and social and economic development for the communities,” the politician added.

Quality of Life

Mayor Marcos Paulo stressed that the project goes beyond infrastructure. “It is an investment by the Municipality of Piatã aimed at improving people’s quality of life, bringing greater dignity and attention to the health of Mocó families, who will now be able to count on this essential resource safely,” he said.

Social Responsibility

Brazil Iron’s Vice President of Institutional Relations, Emerson Souza, explained that the company’s role is to support and accelerate the implementation of the works, ensuring access to drinking water. “We believe that expanded access to water is fundamental for the development and health of all, and we are very pleased to see the positive impact this initiative will have on the lives of the residents,” he added.

Green Iron Project

At the same event, the Green Iron Project was presented, developed by Brazil Iron with consultancy from CBPM. The project strengthens the green steel production chain in Bahia and contributes to the decarbonization of Brazil’s steel industry. With a total investment of US$ 5.7 billion, it includes iron ore beneficiation, the construction of a 120 km railway branch, and the installation of steel plants, with the expectation of generating more than 55,000 direct and indirect jobs. To date, R$ 1.7 billion has already been invested in the project’s implementation, a value not included in the estimated capital.

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