Rains in Lima: Sedapal activates contingency plan to provide drinking water to the population

Fernando PiscoiaChairman of the Board of the Lima Drinking Water and Sewerage Service (Sedapal), in dialogue with RPP Newsassured that, despite heavy rains in Lima, announced senamhiyour organization guarantees the normal functioning of the service in the capital.

“This morning we have 73.5 m3/s and we have more or less than 2500 NTU pipes, which allows us to calmly collect water and make it drinkable, ensuring that Lime There will be no problems with water distribution,” he said.

To the question about the possibility of mudflows as a result of the activation of ravines in Lima, piscoya He noted that this would not be a problem for the normal supply of drinking water.

“Yesterday in Huaicoloro This gave us trouble for a few hours, but then (the water) was clear, but now everything is in order, the conditions are ideal. Moreover, the flow allows us to have more water before the end of the year,” he said.

In this sense, he emphasized that there would be no service interruption in any area of ​​the capital; however, he clarified that in the case floodthere may be difficulties with the “drain” of stagnant water.

“Under the terms, all Lime And Callao they will have a transparent, calm spread, as always. In case of heavy rains, drainage will be a problem, but the water production is fine, everything that comes from the Rimac river is perfect, the conditions are perfect. Drainage will be a problem, but service will be maintained,” he said.

Faced with this opportunity, President sedapal He recommended taking care of the mailboxes set up on the streets, which are usually opened to “drain”.

“I would recommend that you take care of the mailboxes. Yes, you can open them, but don’t throw away trash or waste. If there is a lot of rain, we will wait for the runoff. mailboxes,” he said.

“Wastewater treatment facilities are operating normally”

On the other side, sedapal issued a statement with information on the treatment of drinking water due to the current situation of heavy rains. The organization indicated that the flow of rivers in the capital has increased, but the treatment facilities are operating as usual.

“Drinking water treatment plants (PTVP) La Atarhea, Huachipa And tastelessoperate as usual and constantly comply with the requirements for the production of drinking water in order to guarantee the collection of water and its supply to consumers,” Sedapal said.

In addition, it states that “turbidity parameters” have increased due to landslides in Huaycoloro And Santa Eulalia.

“Yesterday, March 12, landslides were recorded in the Huaycoloro and Santa Eulalia sectors, causing an increase in turbidity parameters to 90,000 NTU (drinking water turbidity units), and the flow rate was 110 m3 / s. the highest figure of the season,” he said.

“In that, sedapal activated the contingency plan and carried out timely and effective cleaning of the intake grilles at the La Atarjea and Huachipa factories,” they added.

Finally, sedapal He noted that more than 400 points of free drinking water supply were distributed in Lima.

“In case of unforeseen situations, the company has 487 free drinking water points, as well as specialized technical personnel and the necessary equipment to eliminate service incidents,” he said.