The main sources responsible for supplying the metropolitan region of São Paulo operate with only 26.42% of capacityaccording to data from SIM (Metropolitan Integrated System).
According to the state government, the situation is aggravated by the combination of record temperatures and a significant increase in water consumption, which has grown by up to 60% in some parts of the region in recent days.
Arsesp (Public Services Regulatory Agency of the State of São Paulo) maintains the prevention and contingency regime. With this, the is authorized to manage demand at night, from 7pm to 5am, totaling 10 hours.
The actions adopted guarantee daily savings equivalent to more than 1.2 million 500-liter water tanks, which represents approximately 50.4 thousand boxes per hour.
Status of reservoirs
Among the main reservoirs in the state, Alto Tietê e Cantareira operate with volumes close to 20% of capacity, which requires constant attention from authorities.
SIM works in an integrated manner, connecting large and small water sources, pipelines and treatment plants. This model allows the transfer of water between systems, reducing the risk of shortages, but it also causes pressure on one system to impact the entire system.
Extreme heat and pressure on the system
Due to the high temperatures, the operational pressure on the supply system intensified. To meet the demand considered abnormal, the by 9%, going from 66 m³/s to 72 m³/s, even with the It is estimated that there will be around 30% fewer consumers in the region during this perioddue to the end of year festivities.
*Under the supervision of Carolina Figueiredo
