A barge used for water collection by the Amazonas sanitation company sank partially, leaving the city of Benjamin Constant without water supply since Saturday.
A barge belonging to the Companhia de Saneamento do Amazonas (Cosama) partially sank while collecting water from the Javari River, leading to a complete water supply disruption in the municipality of Benjamin Constant. Local residents have reported being without water since Saturday, which has caused significant inconvenience and distress among the population. The incident occurred unexpectedly, prompting many questions from locals about the responsible actions of Cosama.
The G1 news outlet attempted to get in touch with Cosama regarding the causes of the incident, the exact date it occurred, and the measures being taken to restore the water supply to the municipality. However, there has been no response from Cosama as of the latest update to the report. This lack of communication has left residents feeling frustrated and unsure about when a solution will be found.
In the meantime, residents are taking matters into their own hands. A video recorded by a local resident shows the barge partially submerged, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The resident suggested utilizing an alternative pump from a community association's barge to alleviate the water shortages for the people of Benjamin Constant, emphasizing that a timely resolution is critical to prevent further hardships caused by the lack of water access.
