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Water service suspended in a Queluz area due to pipe burst repair

The municipal water service (SMAS de Sintra) has suspended the water supply on Avenida José Elias Garcia and surrounding streets in Queluz due to a pipe burst. Service is expected to be restored by 20:00 on Sunday 8 November 2026.

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If you live on Avenida José Elias Garcia or surrounding streets in Queluz, your water supply is currently cut, with restoration expected by 20:00 on Sunday 8 November 2026.

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