Federico Gutiérrez reports Medellín water savings goals are largely unmet as city faces potential rationing
Mayor Federico Gutiérrez reported that Medellín failed to meet its voluntary water savings goals during a recent testing period. While the city attempted to avoid rationing, the results showed that consumption reductions were significantly lower than required across most water supply systems. In the Piedras Blancas system, which serves the northern and eastern regions, the goal was to reduce consumption by 92 liters per day per household. However, the city achieved only 18 liters of savings. The La Fe system showed no reduction in consumption compared to the reference behavior, and the Riogrande system saw a consumption increase of one liter per day. The administration announced that if current conditions persist, the Piedras Blancas dam could run out of water in less than eight days. Mayor Federico Gutiérrez stated that alternative measures are being prepared to reduce pressure on potable water, such as using subterranean perforations for green space irrigation and strengthening vehicle washing controls.
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Medellín no cumplió la meta de ahorro de agua: debía bajar 92 litros por hogar y apenas logró 18, ¿volverán los cortes? | El Colombiano
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