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    Chilean Public Works Minister: East Santiago may ration drinking water next summer

    • Last Update: 2022-04-18
    • Source: Internet
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    Chilean Public Works Minister Juan Carlos García said in a recent interview that the government does not rule out the possibility of rationing drinking water
    in the eastern region of Santiago next summer .
     
    Chile's Aton news agency reported on March 28, Garcia said: "In June this year, Aguas Andinas Water Company will add a factory, which will increase our drinking water supply capacity
    .
    If there is no precipitation this winter, we will (in the summer of 2023) ( In the east of the capital) rationing of drinking water, we will face this problem together with the Santiago authorities
    .
     
    Garcia said there are large differences between regions when it comes to drinking water use
    .
    "The per capita water consumption of the Lo Barnechea region is three times higher than that of the region south of Santiago.
    .
    .
    For this, we have to achieve a balance of water supply within the city
    .
    "
     
    He added: “If the eastern part of the capital continues to over-consume water resources, we will have to take corresponding measures, but this will be based on a sense of social solidarity and a heightened sense of responsibility
    .
    We don’t want to do this in the short term, but also Nothing should be ruled out to ensure the right to water for all households
    .
    "
     
    “We are in the midst of a drought that has lasted for over a decade, this is undeniable
    .
    The drought has put a strain on the country’s water supply, especially in the central regions
    .
    But there is no doubt that we also have a lot of illegal misuse of water, especially groundwater, This is unmanageable,
    ” Garcia assured.
    “The Dirección General de Aguas monitors this for a long time, but it is not easy because the water is underground
    .
    However, we have to make more progress on this.

    .
    "

    drinking water
     
      Chile's Aton news agency reported on March 28, Garcia said: "In June this year, Aguas Andinas Water Company will add a factory, which will increase our drinking water supply capacity
    .
    If there is no precipitation this winter, we will (in the summer of 2023) ( In the east of the capital) rationing of drinking water, we will face this problem together with the Santiago authorities
    .
     
      Garcia said there are large differences between regions when it comes to drinking water use
    .
    "The per capita water consumption of the Lo Barnechea region is three times higher than that of the region south of Santiago.
    .
    .
    For this, we have to achieve a balance of water supply within the city
    .
    "
     
      He added: “If the eastern part of the capital continues to over-consume water resources, we will have to take corresponding measures, but this will be based on a sense of social solidarity and a heightened sense of responsibility
    .
    We don’t want to do this in the short term, but also Nothing should be ruled out to ensure the right to water for all households
    .
    "
     
      “We are in the midst of a drought that has lasted for over a decade, this is undeniable
    .
    The drought has put a strain on the country’s water supply, especially in the central regions
    .
    But there is no doubt that we also have a lot of illegal misuse of water, especially groundwater, This is unmanageable,
    ” Garcia assured.
    “The Dirección General de Aguas monitors this for a long time, but it is not easy because the water is underground
    .
    However, we have to make more progress on this.

    .
    "
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