Heavy rains have caused delays in the repair of a key water supply system in Greater Rio de Janeiro, affecting millions, but Cedae claims restoration will occur soon.
On Saturday, Cedae announced a significant reduction in water supply, impacting around 10 million residents in Greater Rio due to ongoing issues at the Guandu Water Treatment Station. This announcement followed a series of complications that began Thursday, culminating in a broken water main reported in Xerém, Duque de Caxias, and additional leaks in the Guandu system. As a result, many areas, including Santa Teresa, experienced a complete lack of water.
The strong rains on Saturday exacerbated these issues, causing further delays in repair work, yet Cedae remained optimistic about restoring water supply by the end of the weekend. The Guandu system, which provides water to a large metropolitan area, was operating at only half its capacity due to these complications. The situation was particularly critical for residents in seven municipalities within Baixada Fluminense who faced significant disruptions to their water access over the weekend.
This incident is one of three water supply problems reported in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area within that week. The persistent issues highlight the vulnerability of the region's infrastructure to adverse weather conditions, raising concerns regarding the reliability of water services for millions of residents. Cedae's assurances will be closely monitored as residents rely heavily on the timely restoration of their water supply after facing disruptions.
