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OSE to cut water supply in Montevideo on Friday after main break

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Uruguay’s state water utility, OSE, said repairs to a break in the Santiago Vázquez main will affect drinking-water service in Montevideo’s Paso de la Arena neighborhood.
  • The interruption will continue until 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, although the notice did not specify a start time.
  • OSE warned that localized water turbidity may occur after service resumes and provided telephone contacts for assistance.

A water-main break will disrupt drinking-water service in Montevideo’s Paso de la Arena neighborhood on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, according to Obras Sanitarias del Estado, or OSE.

The state utility said crews will repair the Santiago Vázquez main near Luis Batlle Berres Avenue and Ideario Artiguista. The affected area includes the surrounding part of Paso de la Arena.

OSE did not specify when the interruption would begin, but said the work would continue until 4 p.m. The utility said its personnel were already working at the site to restore normal service.

After repairs, residents may notice isolated cases of cloudy water, OSE said. Customers can request assistance through the telephone center at 0800 1871, or by dialing *1871 from mobile phones.

Once service has been restored, and as a result of the work carried out, isolated cases of turbidity may occur.

· Obras Sanitarias del EstadoOSE warned residents about possible cloudy water after repairs.
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