Aerial footage shows a river covered in toxic foam following a chemical spill in Joinville, near Sao Paulo.

The Joinville Water Company issued a public alert urging residents to immediately conserve water. At 10 am water intake at the Cubatao Treatment Plant was completely halted to prevent contamination from chemical residues.

Municipal authorities, Joinville Water Company representatives, and security forces are meeting at the Crisis Center to monitor the situation's evolution. Mayor Adriano Silva (Novo) conducted an aerial survey with the Military Police's Aguia helicopter, observing the swift spread of the chemical in regional waters.

"We are acting swiftly, taking all precautions to ensure everyone's safety. However, public cooperation is crucial, with water conservation and prevention of waste," emphasized Mayor Silva during a press conference at the Crisis Center.

This footage was filmed and produced 29 January 2024,

In response to a chemical incident in the Serra Dona Francisca region (SC-418), the Joinville City Council declared a State of Emergency on Monday morning (January 29). This decree aims to mobilize resources and expedite actions to address the critical situation.

The Joinville Water Company issued a public alert urging residents to immediately conserve water. At 10 a.m., water intake at the Cubatao Treatment Plant was completely halted to prevent contamination from chemical residues.

Ongoing analyses by Joinville Water Company technicians are ensuring the absence of chemical traces in the water supply. The company warns of rapidly decreasing reservoir levels, hovering around 50% at 10:30 a.m., sufficient for approximately four hours of consumption.

Municipal authorities, Joinville Water Company representatives, and security forces are meeting at the Crisis Center to monitor the situation's evolution. Mayor Adriano Silva (Novo) conducted an aerial survey with the Military Police's Aguia helicopter, observing the swift spread of the chemical in regional waters.

"We are acting swiftly, taking all precautions to ensure everyone's safety. However, public cooperation is crucial, with water conservation and prevention of waste," emphasized Mayor Silva during a press conference at the Crisis Center.