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possible lack of water in Lima will cause more than 35,000 people to lose their jobs. The problem will affect at least 120,000 residents, the Lima and Callao Water Foundation (Aquafondo) has warned.
What is the problem with water in Lima?
According to Aquafondo, only in metropolitan Lima, out of 10 million inhabitants, 1.5 million people suffer from a lack of a resource.
Those who have the service only have access to 125 m3 of water, which is eight times less than the deficit line set by World Health Organization.
The problem is exacerbated by the fact that there are no crucial winds nearby, according to Mariella Sanchez, chief executive of Aquafondo. According to the Water Crisis study, Lima is expected to experience a 30% decrease in water in the next 10-15 years.
What can cause a water crisis?
Economic crisis. Water shortages can affect production in a city, reducing GDP only 2.22% and 1% nationally. In addition, the most affected industries will be drinking water (-21%), beverages (-4-4%), social services (-4-3%), steel industry (-3.9%), textile industry (-3. 85%). , public administration, paper, education and health care among the main ones.
Job loss. With the reduction in production of companies dealing with the mentioned goods, about 35,000 people will lose their jobs, the consequences will affect their families, as a result of which the total number of inhabitants will increase by 120,000 people.
The spread of the disease. Due to covid-19, we have seen the need to constantly have water to prevent diseases, but water prevents not only this evil, but others, its lack can increase the spread of respiratory infections, hepatitis A and others such as cholera.
social impact. The areas most affected by water shortages will be Ate, Lima (Cercado), Carabaillo, San Juan de Lurigancho, Independencia, olive trees and San Martin de Porres, Callao, La Molina, Santiago de Surco, Miraflores and San Isidro, all of which account for 70% of the total water consumption in metropolitan Lima.
Source: RPP
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