The Provincial Municipality of Sullana He applied a fine of 2 Tax Tax Units (UIT), equivalent to 10,700 soles, to the EPS Grau Services providing company by the recurring collapses in the drainage system, especially in the Santa Teresita and October nine settlements. The municipal authority indicates that the company has not presented a mitigation plan before the crisis, which seriously affects the public health of the population.
The personnel of the Supervision Deputy Management carried out an inspection in various areas of the city, including Av. Circunvalación with Amotape Street on October 9; Lomas and others from AH Santa Teresita; on the San Felipe channel of March 15 and the transverse Union with Calle 26 de Abril of AH Juan Velasco Alvarado. During verification, the collapse of drains and the deterioration of vehicular traffic tracks were verified due to the obstruction or breakage of sewer pipes. This situation has been causing serious environmental pollution and affects public health.
The fine was imposed based on Municipal Ordinance 024-2024/MPS, which regulates environmental supervision, and Municipal Ordinance 018-2014/MPS with E-111 code, which establishes 200% of the ITU in case of related infractions With sanitation.
Mayor Marlem Mogollón demanded EPS Grau the urgent presentation of a contingency plan that guarantees the effective solution of these problems, which affect both public health and the quality of life of citizens.
Likewise, he urged the intervention of the National Superintendence of Sanitation Services (SUNASS) and the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office specialized in Environmental Matters of Sullana.
