Power outages cause water supply disruptions in Bahia

Sudden power outages in Bahia have caused significant infrastructure damage and service interruptions. In the Rio do Peixe Water Supply System, an unexpected loss of electricity on Wednesday morning led to the abrupt shutdown of the second pumping station. This caused a hydraulic phenomenon known as a water hammer, creating intense pressure variations that damaged the barrilete piping, a critical component for water distribution.

In the municipality of Santaluz, residents have reported frequent power fluctuations and outages for at least two weeks. Local citizens have noted damage to household appliances due to these instabilities. While Neoenergia Coelba has previously attributed local issues to clandestine connections damaging transformers, the company has not yet provided a specific response regarding the recent continuous interruptions in the region.