An extensive cOrte de Agua will affect the Santiago City From this Viernes September 5impacting more than 121 thousand clients in various communes. The interruption, which will be extended by 36 hoursIt is due to the construction work of the new Metropolitan Park Cable Car, a project that seeks to improve connectivity with the San Cristóbal hill. To do this, it will be necessary to transfer the El Carmen aqueduct, which implies pausing the supply in key sectors of the capital.
The Andean waters company Recommends to neighbors carry clean containershermetic and that have never contained chemicals, such as detergents or oils, to avoid water pollution during transport. They also remember that those who live in buildings can have a certain autonomy thanks to internal ponds, so it is important to consult with the administrator about their capacity.
How long will the cut and which communes will be affected?
The service will be suspended from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5 until 09:00 hours on Sunday 7considering the change of time in force. Aguas Andinas has reported that it will deploy 62 potable water supply points, in addition to 30 cistern trucks that will circulate through the affected polygons, defined in conjunction with municipalities and local authorities. This will allow people to resume water if stored in their homes is not enough.
From Andean Aguas It is suggested to store water considering the basic needs of each family group. The general recommendation is to put at least 3.8 liters per person per day, for a minimum of three days. This amount must be prioritized to drink, cook and, if necessary, personal hygiene. The company has shared these suggestions through its social networks, seeking that the population can prepare in advance and responsible for this scheduled cut.
The communes involved
- Independence
- Recoleta
- Conchalí
- Renca
- Providence
- Santiago
