Biritiba-Mirim is currently facing a water supply interruption caused by an electrical failure at the water treatment station operated by Sabesp, which has led to significant disruptions in the community. In response to this situation, the local government has announced the suspension of afternoon classes across most municipal schools, with only a few institutions, such as the Irio Taino daycare and the Helena Ricci Municipal Elementary and Fundamental School, remaining operational. This decision underscores the impact that basic utilities have on local education and community services.

Moreover, the local health services have also been heavily affected by this water crisis. All health units in the city will cease operations during this period, except for clinics located in Irohy and Jardim Catellano neighborhoods. The suspension of health services adds another layer of concern for residents, who may rely on these facilities for urgent care, highlighting the crucial role that uninterrupted utilities play in public health and safety.

The municipality is currently awaiting further details on the situation from EDP, the energy provider responsible for the electrical infrastructure. The electrical failure and subsequent water supply disruption illustrate the vulnerabilities within the public service systems, raising questions about preparedness and contingency planning in the face of such outages, which can disproportionately affect local communities like Biritiba-Mirim.