Water supply disruptions have affected residents in Dom Macedo Costa and parts of Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, as announced by the Empresa Baiana de Águas e Saneamento (Embasa). The interruption began on Tuesday, October 10, due to urgent repairs on a water pipeline that is crucial for the region's water supply. It is reported that this temporary suspension is necessary to ensure the long-term reliability of water distribution in the affected areas.

Embasa has indicated that they expect to complete the repairs by the end of the day, after which water distribution will gradually resume. They anticipate that normal water service will be restored within 24 hours following the repair completion. In the interim, residents are advised to conserve the water they have stored in their homes to manage through the disruption effectively.

Affected neighborhoods in Santo Antônio de Jesus include various areas such as São Paulo, Andaiá, Amparo, and others. The company is taking measures to keep the community informed about the repair process and the return of regular water supply, highlighting the importance of quick recovery to ensure public health and sanitation standards are maintained during this period of service interruption.