The authorities recalled that from December 23 to January 6 the restriction is suspended.
The Chingaza System, Bogotá’s main source of water supply, registers a level of storage of 49.91%, a situation that has set off the alarms of the authorities due to the decrease in rainfall.
However, the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá announced that water rationing will not be implemented between December 23 and January 6, seeking to guarantee tranquility to citizens during the festivities.
According to data from the Mayor’s Office, water consumption in the city on December 13 reached 16.59 m³/s, while on December 8 a consumption of 15.46 m³/s was reported, which reflects a moderate behavior on the part of the inhabitants.
This decrease in the use of the resource, particularly during holidays, is due in part to the fact that many Bogota residents leave the city to vacation, reducing pressure on the water system.
Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán indicated that an evaluation of water consumption and the conditions of the system will be carried out between December 15 and 20. Although supply restrictions are suspended during Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, Galán did not rule out the possibility of implementing rationing on alternate days if the situation worsens. in the following months.
Natasha Avendaño, manager of the Bogotá Aqueduct, warned that a critical scenario, called “day zero”, could occur between February and March 2025. given that meteorological projections indicate a low probability of rain in the first quarter of the year.
In addition, nearby municipalities such as Soacha, which also depend on the Bogotá Aqueduct, will adopt similar measures to temporarily suspend rationing during the festivities, reflecting a joint effort in resource management.
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Mayor Galán thanked citizens for their commitment to saving water and highlighted the work of the Aqueduct in the administration of the resource. However, he reiterated the importance of maintaining responsible habits to face the challenges that may arise in the coming months.
