EDOS Statement
In response to malicious journalistic reports suggesting that a “new toxic spill” had allegedly occurred at the water treatment plant, the Decentralized Entity of Sanitary Works (EDOS) informs that such a situation never existed and, more importantly, the health of the population was never at risk.
After clarifying these two points, EDOS points out that last Friday, April 24, in the afternoon, an episode occurred that is completely contrary to what was reported in some media outlets, which irresponsibly provided false information to the community, maliciously seeking only to cause unrest.
“That day, one of the coagulant dosing pumps feeding one of the channels of module B of the plant experienced a partial interruption in the coagulant (PAC) supply due to an obstruction in one of the system's hoses. This situation lasted for a brief period, estimated between 30 and 40 minutes. Upon detecting the issue, immediate action was taken to mitigate the contingency, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure—code DP-DPyL-DL-DGR 016.00 'Contingency measures in case of loss of flocculation'—successfully normalizing the service without affecting the quality of the water supplied to the population or the volume of drinking water stored in the module B cistern. The above is supported by internal records from the Water Treatment Plant's Quality Control Laboratory,” explained the plant manager, Eng. Ricardo Rosales.
EDOS indicated that these types of contingencies have standardized operating procedures, which were created during the current administration, and that the staff is trained to address them, which allowed for a rapid normalization of the system.
EDOS emphasizes, for the peace of mind of the entire community, that at no time was there any type of toxic spill, nor was the population at risk.
In response to malicious journalistic reports suggesting that a “new toxic spill” had allegedly occurred at the water treatment plant, the Decentralized Entity of Sanitary Works (EDOS) informs that such a situation never existed and, more importantly, the health of the population was never at risk.
After clarifying these two points, EDOS points out that last Friday, April 24, in the afternoon, an episode occurred that is completely contrary to what was reported in some media outlets, which irresponsibly provided false information to the community, maliciously seeking only to cause unrest.
“That day, one of the coagulant dosing pumps feeding one of the channels of module B of the plant experienced a partial interruption in the coagulant (PAC) supply due to an obstruction in one of the system's hoses. This situation lasted for a brief period, estimated between 30 and 40 minutes. Upon detecting the issue, immediate action was taken to mitigate the contingency, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure—code DP-DPyL-DL-DGR 016.00 'Contingency measures in case of loss of flocculation'—successfully normalizing the service without affecting the quality of the water supplied to the population or the volume of drinking water stored in the module B cistern. The above is supported by internal records from the Water Treatment Plant's Quality Control Laboratory,” explained the plant manager, Eng. Ricardo Rosales.
EDOS indicated that these types of contingencies have standardized operating procedures, which were created during the current administration, and that the staff is trained to address them, which allowed for a rapid normalization of the system.
EDOS emphasizes, for the peace of mind of the entire community, that at no time was there any type of toxic spill, nor was the population at risk.