OSE announces water supply disruption in Montevideo on July 4

Obras Sanitarias del Estado (OSE), Uruguay's state-owned water utility, has announced a disruption to the normal supply of drinking water in a central area of Montevideo on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The affected neighborhoods are Aguada and Centro, with residents experiencing potential low pressure in a broader zone due to essential repair work on the distribution network.

The specific areas impacted include the zone bordered by Avenida del Libertador, Lima, and Yaguarón streets. Additionally, residents on La Paz street between Yaguarón and Ejido, and on Paysandú street between Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Fernández Crespo, will see their supply affected. Users within the larger perimeter defined by Avenida del Libertador, Lima, Yaguarón, Hermano Damasceno, Miguelete, Avenida Fernández Crespo, and Cerro Largo may experience reduced water pressure.

The service interruption is scheduled to occur between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. OSE has issued recommendations for residents during this period. They advise keeping internal taps closed if the service is completely interrupted to prevent air from entering the system. Once the water supply is restored, it is recommended to let the water run for a few minutes to clear any residual turbidity caused by the system's depressurization.

OSE also provided contact information for any issues that may arise. Residents experiencing problems after the service is re-established are encouraged to call the organism's complaint line at 08001871 or visit local offices. Furthermore, the company urged the public to report any leaks in public areas or other service-related problems via the same phone number or through WhatsApp at 091001871.