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Water samples were taken at various points in the system, which will be analyzed in an accredited laboratory.The National Superintendency of Sanitation Services (Sunass) began inspection actions on the drinking water treatment processes carried out by the company Epsel S. A., from the collection source in the Boro lagoons (Pomalca) to the treatment plants, after reports of alleged bad odors in the water distributed in sectors of the city of Chiclayo.
As part of the supervision, the regulator verified the conditions under which the water collection, conduction and treatment processes are carried out, for which water samples were taken at various points in the treatment system, which will be analyzed in an accredited laboratory, in order to rule out elements that could alter its characteristics.
The regulator also asked Epsel S. A. for a report on the service produced in the drinking water treatment plants (PTAP) No. 1 and No. 2 of Chiclayo and to explain the causes of the reported problem, in order to rule out the possible proliferation of organisms in the intake source located in the Boro lagoons, in addition to a permanent monitoring program.
The providing company must send the requested technical information within a maximum period of two business days, including the immediate actions taken, while the results of subsequent monitoring must be presented within a period of eight business days.
Sunass also requested Epsel S.A. the results of recent analyzes in the raw water coming from the Boro lagoons and in the inlet and outlet of both treatment plants.
The regulator reported that these actions are part of its work to supervise the provision of sanitation services and guarantee that the drinking water distributed to the population meets the quality standards established by current regulations.
