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Valencia Water Crisis Persists
Days after a severe storm, water supply issues persist in Valencia province, with conflicting reports between the central and regional governments.
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HealthPublic HealthInfrastructureGovernment ResponseWater CrisisStorm Damage
Ministry For The Ecological Transition And The Demographic ChallengeGeneralitat ValencianaCsic
Teresa RiberaCarlos Mazón
- What are the main obstacles to restoring complete water supply?
- In Paiporta, residents relied solely on bottled water provided by volunteers due to a lack of gas for boiling. The focus is shifting from restoring water supply networks to addressing building damages hindering water access; normalcy is expected in ten days.
- Describe the specific challenges faced by residents in El Bosque and Paiporta.
- In the El Bosque neighborhood of Chiva, residents report using tap water for showering despite concerns about its quality. Others in the area relied on bottled water for days due to damaged pipelines; the situation is constantly evolving according to authorities.
- Which entities are responsible for informing residents about water potability?
- The ministry doesn't specify affected municipalities, referring questions to the Valencian regional government. Local councils are responsible for informing residents about water potability. Valencia city is unaffected.
- What is the current water situation in Valencia province following the DANA storm?
- Twelve days after the DANA storm in Valencia, thousands of residents still lack potable water. Five municipalities have non-potable tap water, while 60 others advise boiling it. 7,000 households remain without any water supply.
- What is the discrepancy between the government's and regional government's reports on water safety?
- The Valencian president, Carlos Mazón, disputes the government's data, stating there are no official recommendations to boil water, although bottled water is recommended for drinking and cooking. The Generalitat's Health Department provides free bottled water at distribution points.