The heavy rains caused this Friday by a trough and the indirect effects of the potential tropical cyclone #9 ha considerably affected The system of Water supply Drinking in the Dominican Republic.
According to Situation Report No. 03 of the Emergency Operations Center (COE), issued this Saturday, 44 aqueducts They were out of serviceaffecting more than 675,000 users in different provinces of the country.
The National Potable and Sewers Institute (INAPA) reported that 42 of the aqueducts are completely out of servicewhile two others operate partially.
Interruptions are due to increase in flow of rivers, water turbidity and damage to hydraulic infrastructure.
In it Gran Santo Domingothe corporation of the aqueduct and sewerage (CAASD) reported that the Isa Mana and Duey 1 systems were affected, leaving approximately approximately 404,978 inhabitants of the National District and the Santo Domingo province.
Repair work
The authorities indicated that they are being carried out Technical evaluations and Repair work to restore service in affected areas.
Of the 243 Operational Aqueducts In the country, 18 % are out of service Total or partial, while 82 % continue to function normally.
The COE maintains 19 provinces under alert —11 at yellow and 8 in green – by flood riskfloods of rivers and landslides.
In this sense, exhort the population to take precautions, avoid the use of spas and keep in touch with emergency agencies.
