Heavy rains create water supply problems

CONTINUING heavy rains are creating problems in water plants in many location forcing the Natonal Water authority Idaan,to deliver ware to schools, health centers  and hospitals by truck.

Puy Youbert, Idaan  director in Chiriquí, reported Thursday, Nov. 17, that treatment plants in San Bartolo and Santa Marta are out of operation due to obstructions in the pumping system.

Meanwhile, the plant in San Félix is operating at 60 percent of capacity due to partial obstructions.

“The problem is that the levels in the rivers remain high,” esaid  the official.

The plant in Barú suspended operations at 7 p.m. Wednesday but resumed production at 5 a.m. Thursday.

The plants will be operational once crews can clear obstructions to intake valves. But this can’t be done until water levels recede.