The Ministry of Health confirmed that the water treatment plant has been disinfected and is now free of nematodes, which are byproducts of organic matter. Additionally, it stated that the water is still not suitable for human consumption, six months after the incident that affected the purification of water from the La Villa River. It was pointed out that the problem, which occurred on June 11, was caused by an increase in organic matter in the river, leading to the shutdown of the water treatment plants. "Over these six months, we have worked in coordination with the Ministries of Environment and Health, correcting problems in the river basin and adapting the treatment systems," said Villarreal to TVN. The director of the National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (Idaan), Rutilio Villarreal, explained that the water supply in Herrera and Los Santos is still undergoing the disinfection process. He also mentioned that on November 6, the disinfection process began at the Llano de Piedra plant, the first of the four affected ones. "We are awaiting certification to begin cleaning the aqueduct networks," he said. Next, the pipes will be disinfected; "once this process is completed, the aqueduct will be completely disinfected and the water will be suitable for consumption," he added.
