The Santiago Aqueduct and Sewer Corporation (Coraasan), the National Institute of Drinking Water and Sewers (Inapa) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (Edenorte), they managed to restore the production of drinking water in the sectors affected by the failure in the López intake.
The repair consisted of the replacement of the transformer damaged electrical system, which allowed normal operation of the system.
He transformerwhich was transferred from Baní, has a ability between 10 to 14 MVA, much higher than the previous 4 MVA that collapsed.
According to Andres Cuetogeneral manager of Edenortethis new equipment guarantees that the pumps of the take of Lopez operate fully abilitywhich will allow a supply of water constant.
The executive director of Inapa, Wellington Arnaudthanked the population for their patience during the work and highlighted the inter-institutional support that allowed the breakdown to be resolved in record time.
“As a single government, we have worked to ensure that drinking water service regularly reaches homes supplied by the Cibao Central and La Dura de Moca aqueduct”Director of Inapa
The engineer Andres Burgosdirector of Coraasanalso recognized the efforts of the technical staff who worked extended hours to solve the problem.
With the repairthe supply of water be gradually restored in sectors that had experienced a deficit of 45 million gallons per day.
The authorities assured that the program distribution of drinking water of Coraasan It will return to operating normally starting today, easing the situation of the affected communities.
