WATER CONTINGENCY PLAN OF THE MUNICIPALITY AND EDOS IN THE FACE OF THE EMERGENCY
Due to the declared Water Emergency state, which is based on the increase in water consumption caused by the sustained heat wave that is seriously affecting the city, the Municipality and the Decentralized Entity of Sanitary Works (EDOS), have launched a WATER CONTINGENCY PLAN with actions aimed at reducing the risk of drinking water shortages and assisting the most affected neighborhoods.
During the summer months, water consumption spikes due to high temperatures. This exerts significant pressure on the distribution infrastructure, resulting in a reduction of supply pressure and possible interruptions. This situation, added to the city's own development and expansion, generates additional pressure on the water resources available during the summer season. To this is added the inefficient use of the resource and continuous repairs in sectors with recurring losses due to the deterioration of existing materials, asbestos-cement or cast iron pipes, materials that deteriorate over time and cause leaks and which have not been maintained or replaced due to a lack of investment.
Since the beginning of this administration on December 12, 2023, a process of reorganization and restructuring of EDOS has been undertaken, working with qualified personnel and professionalism. However, despite the financial, human, and material resource efforts, it is impossible in just one year of administration to solve what was not done well for decades.
Faced with this situation, we continue to redouble our efforts to provide answers to the residents by implementing actions in the different neighborhoods of Concordia that are in addition to those we executed throughout 2024 such as improving service conditions in peripheral sectors, completing secondary pipe connections, changing valves, thus improving the distribution of flow and pressure in these sectors. But understanding that these measures remain palliative to a distribution network that needs considerable investment in valves that are in poor condition and out of operation, as well as their correct use.
Due to the above, after identifying the irregularities in the provision of the service and the most critical points and after an exhaustive planning process, EDOS, with the support of the Municipality, is implementing the plan in the neighborhoods to provide solutions through different action mechanisms such as drilling for water extraction, pump replacement, pipe cleaning, valve changes, and general repairs. The works are being implemented in Don Jorge, La Bianca, 21 de Septiembre, Sarmiento, Pancho Ramírez, Independencia, Pierrestegui, Gerardo Yoya, Benito Legerén, Hospital Masvernat area, El Martillo, Carretera La Cruz, 27 de Noviembre, La Arrocera, Pampa Soler, José Hernández, Las Viñas, Nueva Esperanza. R. Monseñor Rosch, Los Pájaros, among others.
ACTIONS DEPLOYED WATER CONTINGENCY PLAN
To the community and in light of this situation, we ask for your cooperation to prioritize the use of water for human consumption and food preparation. We remind you that while the emergency lasts, it is prohibited throughout the city's jurisdiction to wash sidewalks outside of what is established by current Ordinances, water streets with drinking water, fill and drain swimming pools and/or small pools, wash motor vehicles, wash house fronts, discharge water onto public roads, and clean and/or disinfect water tanks and/or cisterns without prior municipal authorization.
Due to the declared Water Emergency state, which is based on the increase in water consumption caused by the sustained heat wave that is seriously affecting the city, the Municipality and the Decentralized Entity of Sanitary Works (EDOS), have launched a WATER CONTINGENCY PLAN with actions aimed at reducing the risk of drinking water shortages and assisting the most affected neighborhoods.
During the summer months, water consumption spikes due to high temperatures. This exerts significant pressure on the distribution infrastructure, resulting in a reduction of supply pressure and possible interruptions. This situation, added to the city's own development and expansion, generates additional pressure on the water resources available during the summer season. To this is added the inefficient use of the resource and continuous repairs in sectors with recurring losses due to the deterioration of existing materials, asbestos-cement or cast iron pipes, materials that deteriorate over time and cause leaks and which have not been maintained or replaced due to a lack of investment.
Since the beginning of this administration on December 12, 2023, a process of reorganization and restructuring of EDOS has been undertaken, working with qualified personnel and professionalism. However, despite the financial, human, and material resource efforts, it is impossible in just one year of administration to solve what was not done well for decades.
Faced with this situation, we continue to redouble our efforts to provide answers to the residents by implementing actions in the different neighborhoods of Concordia that are in addition to those we executed throughout 2024 such as improving service conditions in peripheral sectors, completing secondary pipe connections, changing valves, thus improving the distribution of flow and pressure in these sectors. But understanding that these measures remain palliative to a distribution network that needs considerable investment in valves that are in poor condition and out of operation, as well as their correct use.
Due to the above, after identifying the irregularities in the provision of the service and the most critical points and after an exhaustive planning process, EDOS, with the support of the Municipality, is implementing the plan in the neighborhoods to provide solutions through different action mechanisms such as drilling for water extraction, pump replacement, pipe cleaning, valve changes, and general repairs. The works are being implemented in Don Jorge, La Bianca, 21 de Septiembre, Sarmiento, Pancho Ramírez, Independencia, Pierrestegui, Gerardo Yoya, Benito Legerén, Hospital Masvernat area, El Martillo, Carretera La Cruz, 27 de Noviembre, La Arrocera, Pampa Soler, José Hernández, Las Viñas, Nueva Esperanza. R. Monseñor Rosch, Los Pájaros, among others.
ACTIONS DEPLOYED WATER CONTINGENCY PLAN
| Neighborhood |
Problem | Action | Progress status | Date |
| Hospital Masvernat |
Low pressure to fill the cistern tank. |
Execution of a borehole for the exclusive use of the hospital. |
The drilling was completed at 32 meters with a total capacity of 10,000 liters/hour. In 15 business days, the results of the water quality analysis will be available | 23/01/25 First stage executed |
| Don Jorge | The borehole stopped working due to obstructions and low system performance. | Cleaning work air and water blasting to clear the borehole. | As a result, a final performance of 9,000 liters/hour was reached and a new submersible electric pump was installed | Executed 23/01/25 |
| Well No. 7 – La Bianca System |
Prevention of supply failures | Replacement of the electric pump power cable, due to frequent failures. | In process |
25/01/25 |
| 21 de Septiembre |
Overflows at the sewage pumping station, designed for one neighborhood but receiving from three. |
Refunctionalization work of the pumping station Storm drain cleaning Tank emptying Identification and verification of grate chambers and discharges according to as-built plans- Installation of tank overflow pipe |
In process |
24/01/25 |
| Water Treatment Plant |
Prevention due to low river level. | Replacement of corroded iron pipe (200 mm) in the booster pump discharge line. | Executed 01/20/2025 | |
| Benito Legeren El Martillo Carretera La Cruz 27 de Nov La Arrocera Pampa Soler J.Hernández Las Viñas Nueva Esperanza R. M. Rosch Los Pájaros |
Low water pressure. Neighborhoods far from the Water Treatment Plant's discharge line. Neighborhoods that do not yet have the necessary infrastructure to receive the resource. |
Acquisition of 15 tanks of 10,000 liters to restructure the logistics aimed at water distribution in the different affected neighborhoods. Guaranteeing continuous supply points. |
In process |
Estimated completion date First week of February |
| Sarmiento Neighborhood |
Problem: Boreholes No. 8 and No. 53 out of service for more than 7 years. |
Exploratory excavations and visual inspections to determine the possibility of recovery through airlifting. | In process |
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| Carretera La Cruz |
Low water pressure. |
Regulate the sluice valve at 25 de Mayo and Libertad streets to optimize pressure, taking care not to affect the Felipe Heras Hospital. Measure pressures on Scattini street (Felipe Heras Hospital and María Goretti neighborhood) to evaluate alt- Identify the critical pressure drop point in the network. If a minimum flow rate cannot be guaranteed, install a re-pumping station with an existing tank and pump at the Water Treatment Plant. |
In process |
24/01/25 |
| Pampa Soler and 126 Viviendas |
Low water pressure |
Refunctionalize the re-pumping station located at Av. Eva Perón and Santa Fe, in order to increase water pressure in the Pampa Soler neighborhood. |
A connection was made to the 250 mm diameter pipe coming from Roca at Av. Eva Perón and Antartida Argentina. Based on this measurement, it was detected that the problem was in the 250 mm sluice valve. An attempt was made to change this valve and due to contingencies, the water treatment plant had to be stopped. | |
| Pancho Ramírez / Independencia / Pierrestiegui | Water supply shortage due to terrain topography and lack of check valves in the distribution system. | Having a pressure map, propose the placement and/or regulation of sluice valves. Proposing a closed circuit. Check borehole No. 27 located at Odiard and Gregoria Pérez streets. Identify valves that retain water in the neighborhood. Verify status and regulation of the valves. |
In process |
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| Gerardo Yoya | Low water pressure in parts of the neighborhood | The study of the neighborhoods: Pancho Ramirez, Independencia, Pierrestegui and Gerardo Yoya will be taken together to evaluate creating a closed circuit. | In process |
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| Benito Legerén |
Lack of supply in the neighborhood | 1. Carry out a new borehole along the entrance street to the neighborhood with the necessary civil works to reach the neighborhood. 2. Most recommended solution with projection for future expansion of the neighborhood: Borehole work closer to Route 14 and aqueduct (a minimum of 3 km) to reach the neighborhood |
In process |
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| Fátima 2, San Miguel 1 and 2 |
Sectors without water during the day | Area supplied 100% from the Colonia Roca Aqueduct, need for an improvement in the pumping system to increase service in the neighborhoods. Take appropriate measures so that the pumping pipeline does not suffer breaks and the drinking water service is provided safely. | In process |
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| Isthilart North and South, 2 de Abril |
Without water and with very low pressure during the night. Supplied mainly by the Colonia Roca system. | Initially, the Colonia Roca aqueduct project was designed to supply the northwest area of the city, currently providing supply to the La Bianca and Pampa Soler neighborhoods. The possibility of optimizing the supply by improving the characteristics of the current pumping cistern and redesigning the pumping towards the sector in question in a safe manner is being evaluated. | In process |
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| Tavella North and Lavarden |
Sectors of the neighborhood without water during the day | 1.Refunctionalization of Well No. 20 located at Diamante and Los Tilos streets, providing greater capacity to the sector. 2.The well that will supply the Masvernat Hospital will allow for relief in the distribution network, which will allow the diversion of greater flow rates through it in the order of 10,000 liters/hour. | In process |
To the community and in light of this situation, we ask for your cooperation to prioritize the use of water for human consumption and food preparation. We remind you that while the emergency lasts, it is prohibited throughout the city's jurisdiction to wash sidewalks outside of what is established by current Ordinances, water streets with drinking water, fill and drain swimming pools and/or small pools, wash motor vehicles, wash house fronts, discharge water onto public roads, and clean and/or disinfect water tanks and/or cisterns without prior municipal authorization.