The sanitation company Aguas Andinas has announced a cut in the supply of water drinking water that will affect a total of 34 communes in the Metropolitan Region. This cut is due to the frontal system that has generated turbidity in the beds of the Mapocho and Maipo rivers. In a statement, Aguas Andinas reported that the service will be suspended as of 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24.
Between the communes affected are Cerrillos, Cerro Navia, Conchalí, El Bosque, Central Station, Huechuraba, Independencia, La Cisterna, La Florida, La Granja, La Pintana, La Reina, Las Condes, Lo Prado, Macul, Maipú, Ñuñoa, Pedro Aguirre Cerda , Peñalolén, Pirque, Providencia, Pudahuel, Puente Alto, Quilicura, Quinta Normal, Recoleta, Renca, San Bernardo, San Joaquín, San José de Maipo, San Miguel, San Ramón, Santiago, Vitacura.
According to the Minister of Public Works, Jessica López, it is estimated that the power outage water It will last approximately 24 hours. However, Aguas Andinas has indicated that if the weather conditions change favorably, they could update the situation and announce new measures through their official channels.
It is important that the residents of these communes Take the necessary precautions in the face of this water cut, such as storing drinking water to cover your basic needs during the affected period. Likewise, it is recommended to be attentive to official communications and follow the instructions of the competent authorities.
This type of cuts water They are necessary in situations where the quality of supply is affected by external factors. Aguas Andinas works to guarantee the safety and quality of the drinking water that reaches homes in the Metropolitan Region, and these temporary cuts are part of the preventive measures to ensure the health and well-being of the population.
