The crises of water threaten peace in the world more than ever, according to the UNESCOwhich in a report published this Friday how energy and technology They interfere and weigh more and more on the exploitation of water resources. The coordinator of the report, Richard Connor, explains that water “can contribute to prosperity.” that where […]
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Sanitation and access to drinking water, great investment challenges for Latin America
Increasing investments in sanitation and access to drinking water are two great challenges for Latin America to promote sustainable development in a region increasingly affected by natural disasters, said experts gathered at a forum this Monday. “In Latin America, 2 out of 10 people do not have access to safely managed drinking water, and 5 […]
Drought worsens drinking water crisis in towns near Colombian river
The season of drought Which affects Colombia is aggravating the situation drinking water and forest fires in towns located on the banks of the Magdalena River, the main tributary of the South American country. Near its mouth into the Caribbean Sea, the Magdalena supplies the municipalities of the department of Atlántico, where a state of […]
Sedapal supports “honesty” of the costs of drinking water distribution in Lima
The Lima Drinking Water and Sewage Service (Sedapal) supported the legislative modifications proposed by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS) for the distribution scheme of the water element and ruled out that it is a “privatization.” According to Sedapal, the initiative promoted by Minister Hania Pérez de Cuéllar seeks to “ensure that the […]
Ministry of Housing would seek to set water rates without technical criteria, warns Sunass
The National Superintendency of Sanitation Services (Sunass) has issued a statement in which it warns that a regulatory proposal from the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS) violates its autonomy, since it would allow rate setting without technical criteria. Which would result in the lack of protection of users against service interruptions. The project […]
In Gaza there is no fuel or drinking water and the remaining hospitals are in danger
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) claimed this Monday in Madrid that the Israeli Government “allows fuel to enter Loop”otherwise the Strip will continue “without drinking water and hospitals will stop functioning.” David Cantero, MSF coordinator based in Jerusalem, and Raúl Incertis, an anesthesiologist recently evacuated from the conflict zone, made a statement to the media. “wake […]
Peruvians without drinking water spend 7 times more to access this resource
Peruvians who do not have drinking water spend up to seven times more for this resource compared to those who do have access, said Liliana Lescano, product manager at Caja Piura, who explained that Having water and sanitation systems is essential to improve the economy and quality of life of people and their families. Many […]
More than 3 million Peruvians still do not have drinking water
By 2022, 3.1 million Peruvians —11% of the population— still do not have access to drinking water. And although the majority already have a secured connection, almost half of the population still does not have a guaranteed 24-hour service provision. In the departments of Loreto (40%), Puno (31%) and Ucayali (26%) there is a greater […]
Drinking water, “a luxury” for thousands of families in the Valparaíso region
When Carmen Gloria Guerra arrived 27 years ago to live in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Committee camp, in Villa La Cruz de Reñaca Alto, in the Chilean city of Viña del Marthe few houses that were in the neighborhood did not have the basic services as gas, water either electricity. He had to use […]
UN: Half of bottled water would be enough to give universal access to drinking water
Half of the money spent worldwide on the purchase of bottled waterwhose sales have skyrocketed in recent decades, would be enough to guarantee universal access to drinking wateraccording to a study by the UN posted on Thursday. Stopping consuming bottled water would also effectively reduce plastic pollution, with an estimated 85% of bottles ending up […]