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OSE reports major pipeline break causing water cut in Montevideo
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OSE reports major pipeline break causing water cut in Montevideo

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • OSE reported a major pipeline rupture in Montevideo, causing a water outage in the La Teja neighborhood and affecting parts of the Ancap refinery.
  • The water supply disruption was expected to be resolved by 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
  • Residents may experience temporary water turbidity once the supply is restored due to repair work.

A significant rupture in a main water pipeline has caused a water outage in Montevideo, Uruguay, affecting the La Teja neighborhood and impacting operations at the Ancap refinery. The State Sanitation Works (OSE) announced the incident on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

The affected areas include streets surrounding Fraternidad, Vázquez Sagastume, Conciliación, Montero Vidaurreta, India Muerta, and Julián Álvarez, as well as parts of Avenida Agraciada and Arroyo Miguelete. The OSE is working on-site to repair the damage and restore normal service.

The estimated time for the completion of repairs and the resumption of water supply was 1:00 PM on Thursday. Following the restoration of service, OSE cautioned that residents might notice temporary turbidity in the water due to the repair activities.

For any additional issues or assistance, the state company recommended contacting their customer service center via phone at 0800 1871 or dialing *1871 from mobile phones.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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