Regulator urges compensation for Almada water cuts
The Water and Waste Services Regulation Authority has advised the Municipalized Water and Sanitation Services of Almada (Serviços Municipalizados de Água e Saneamento de Almada or SMAS) to proactively compensate residents affected by recent water supply interruptions. The regulator argues that the utility should identify impacted households rather than waiting for formal complaints.
SMAS (Serviços Municipalizados de Água e Saneamento) is a municipal service provider responsible for managing water supply, sewage, and waste collection in specific Portuguese municipalities. In Almada, this entity oversees the local water infrastructure, and its operational failures are often linked to long-term maintenance and investment decisions made by the local government.
