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Water interruption in the Laranjal area – Santo António

Funchal Notícias7 September 2026 at 15:54

The Funchal City Council announced the interruption of the water supply in the Laranjal area, in Santo António, due to an urgent intervention on the water distribution network. The municipal authority was the entity responsible for communicating this situation to the population.

The intervention began during the morning and the expected duration is seven hours. During this period, residents and establishments in the affected area will be without access to water supply.

The streets affected by the interruption were identified by the Funchal City Council, although the complete list was not fully visible in the announcement. The municipal authority informed residents about the need for this intervention and the expected period for completion of the work.

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