In response to numerous complaints regarding water shortages in the Greater João Pessoa area, the Government of Paraíba officially inaugurated the Operational Control and Automation Center for the Integrated Supply System on Thursday, aimed at enhancing the supply of water to the region. This facility, situated along BR-101, received an investment of R$ 28 million and is expected to serve approximately 1 million residents in various municipalities, including João Pessoa, Bayeux, and Cabedelo.

The establishment of this center comes amid rising public dissatisfaction from citizens voicing their struggles with inconsistent water supply across multiple neighborhoods. Governor João Azevêdo emphasized the importance of this initiative, describing it as a necessary measure for providing a 'quicker response' to water supply issues, indicating that the infrastructure will enable operational improvements for Cagepa, the state water utility. He noted that while the goal is to vastly reduce service disruptions, it would not entirely eliminate incidents such as pipeline breaks.

The investment and establishment of this operational center reflect the state government's commitment to addressing essential services and mitigate public grievances over water access. The move is crucial, especially in light of seasonal irregularities and demographic growth in the metropolitan area, which heighten the demand for a reliable water supply and indicate the necessity for continued infrastructural improvements and maintenance.