Sabesp maintenance affects water supply in São José Sabesp continues this Tuesday (21) the operation to replace three large valves in the São José dos Campos water collection system. Residents from different regions of the city report a lack of water or a reduction in supply pressure during the service. Around 70% of the city is expected to be impacted. The intervention began on Monday night (20), with teams working uninterruptedly throughout the night and morning, and the company's forecast is that supply will gradually return to normal throughout Wednesday (22). Among the neighborhoods with reports of water shortages are Jardim Terras do Sul, Palmeiras de São José, Vila São Pedro and Conjunto Elmano Ferreira Veloso. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vale do Paraíba and region channel on WhatsApp A gym in the city, in the Jardim Oswaldo Cruz region, also reported that it was affected by the restriction on supply and temporarily suspended the use of showers this Tuesday and Wednesday. The company informed the students that the measure was adopted to contribute to the conscious use of water during the maintenance period. Condominiums are left without water due to a problem with the CDHU well in Nova Aliança in Ribeirão Preto, SP lack of water dry tap shortage Aurélio Sal/EPTV The intervention takes place at the Raw Water Pumping Station (EEAB), in the Vale dos Pinheiros region. According to Sabesp, the site is responsible for capturing the raw water that supplies the municipality's production system. After collection, the water goes to the treatment plant before being distributed to properties. According to the company, technical teams are working continuously to complete the work and restore supply in the shortest possible time. Around 50 professionals were mobilized for the operation. Maintenance could affect approximately 190,000 connections, equivalent to around 70% of the city. The Putim and Vila Tatetuba regions should feel less of the impacts, as they have complementary artesian well systems. According to the City of São José dos Campos, hospitals and health units will have guaranteed supply by water trucks during the execution of services. Sabesp informed that the replacement of the valves aims to solve a historical problem in the municipality's collection system. The intervention is part of the first stage of an investment package estimated at R$29 million to modernize the company's facilities in São José dos Campos. According to the company, maintenance is preventive in nature and seeks to increase the reliability of the system, reduce the risk of failures and ensure greater safety and continuity in the water supply for the population. Guidance for residents Sabesp advises the population to consciously use the water stored in properties during the intervention period. The company highlights that properties with water tanks capable of reserving at least 24-hour consumption tend to feel less of the effects of temporary interruptions. The recommendation is to prioritize the use of water for essential activities, such as food and hygiene, and avoid tasks that consume a large volume, such as washing cars and watering gardens. Sabesp informs that it maintains teams under permanent monitoring during the operation and that service channels remain available to guide consumers. Residents can register incidents by calling 0800 055 0195, WhatsApp (11) 3388-8000 or via the company's website. See more news from Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region