We know with certainty what we are consuming. We are tired of repeating that the Caldera River is being polluted. Substances we wouldn't be surprised to find, given we've received reports of people applying dangerous agrochemicals near water sources. Analysis L-019 confirms significant fecal contamination in the river. The analysis corresponds to Report No. 2025-CH-017-B663. We publicly demand the district water utility and mayor's office present recent, verifiable microbiological analysis results of the water reaching our homes, confirming it is safe for human consumption. The existence of a water treatment plant does not absolve authorities of responsibility or eliminate the need for constant monitoring. It's life.
Results of the Analysis Carried Out From November 11 to 17, 2025
This result is objective technical evidence of fecal contamination discharges. It is important to clarify that rivers are not direct drinking water sources and must undergo purification. Their presence confirms water has been impacted by fecal contamination and may contain other microorganisms causing health problems. For over twenty years, residents of the Azuero Peninsula denounced pollution of the La Villa River. Exactly the same irresponsibility.
The detected value exceeds the limit by more than eleven times, meaning the water is not safe even for recreational use. Fecal coliforms are indicator bacteria of contamination. The test did not even analyze for pesticides. The current situation reflects an unacceptable level of negligence. This is critical for the health of Boquete residents and visitors. It's health.
We cannot accept that it is ignored. We are tired of those responsible looking the other way. We are tired of warning about it. We are tired of pointing it out. We are tired of minimizing it. We cannot let this become normalized. The question is unavoidable: will we wait until it becomes a health crisis? This is not a mere formality. Public money. Ten million dollars. Exactly the same silence.
