Establishments are caught using clandestine water connections in São Pedro da Aldeia Disclosure A restaurant in the center of São Pedro da Aldeia, in the Lakes Region of Rio, was caught using clandestine water connections, known as “gato”, during an operation carried out this Tuesday (18). The irregularity was identified after Prolagos detected inconsistencies in the establishment's consumption history. According to the concessionaire, the property had recorded zero consumption for around three months, a situation considered incompatible with the operation of a commercial establishment. During the inspection, carried out with the support of the Civil and Military police, the technicians discovered the water diversion. Those responsible for the restaurant were taken to the 125th Police Station of São Pedro da Aldeia, where they provided information. The incident was registered. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp.
Establishments are caught with illegal water connections in São Pedro da Aldeia
Establishments are caught using clandestine water connections in São Pedro da Aldeia Disclosure A restaurant in the center of São Pedro da Aldeia, in the Lakes Region of Rio, was caught using clandestine water connections, known as “gato”,...
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According to the concessionaire, the property had recorded zero consumption for around three months, a situation considered incompatible with the operation of a commercial establishment. During the inspection, carried out with the support of the Civil and Military police, the technicians discovered the water diversion.
- Those responsible for the restaurant were taken to the 125th Police Station of São Pedro da Aldeia, where they provided information.
- Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp.
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According to Prolagos, monitoring consumption is part of permanent actions to combat fraud in the supply system. The company reported that data analysis allows it to identify properties with non-standard behavior and direct inspections. Still during the operation, a school in Tamoios, in the second district of Cabo Frio, was fined for irregular water supply. In another action, a party house in the São José neighborhood, in São Pedro da Aldeia, was also subject to inspection, and an employee was taken to the police station to provide clarification. The concessionaire reinforced that water theft and illegal connections are considered crimes and can cause damage to the supply system, such as reducing pressure in the network and compromising the distribution of treated water. READ ALSO:
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