After more than six days without water, neighborhoods like Flamengo, Coelho Neto and Lapa are still facing difficulties
The water supply crisis continues to affect several regions, including the Center, the South and North zones, in addition to Baixada Fluminense. After more than six days without water, neighborhoods such as Flamengo, Coelho Neto and Lapa are still facing difficulties. The situation worsened due to maintenance on the Guandu System and an emergency repair carried out by the concessionaire Águas do Rio, which generated discontent among residents. The company had guaranteed that the water supply would be normalized within 72 hours after the repairs were completed. However, until last Sunday, the supply was still in the recovery phase, leaving the population in a complicated situation.
The Guandu System is responsible for supplying water to more than 10 million people in the metropolitan region. In addition to the difficulties faced by the population, excessive charging for water trucks has been a growing concern. Residents report that, given the lack of water, the prices charged for water transport services are very high, which further worsens the situation for those who are already without access to the basic resource.
In response to this crisis, Procon Carioca took measures and notified Águas do Rio last Friday. The authority seeks to investigate possible violations of the Consumer Protection Code, giving the concessionaire 48 hours to present its defense. The company committed to providing the necessary clarifications on the supply situation.
Where’s the water? To this day, my building is without water and we still can’t get a water truck. How do you do it? I scoff at the population.
Lapa – Rua Riachuelo 42 is still without water.— Negr@soul By Style (@negrasoul)
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
