Aqualia, management company of the municipal water service of Arafo, reports that in the latest analytical controls carried out on the samples of the water distributed to the municipality, the presence of the Clostridium P bacteria has been detected. Therefore, in compliance with the provisions of The Health Authority in the Health Surveillance Program of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands, informs the population that, as a preventive measure, the water has been classified as NOT SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION, water from the public network should not be used for drinking, eating and food preparation. It can be used for other uses that do not involve ingestion, such as washing clothes, personal hygiene and housework.
New water samples have already been taken to confirm the results. The qualification will be maintained until the results of the analyzes confirm the microbiological absence and the Health Authority allows the alert to be lifted, at which time it will be communicated again. The company, which is taking all the necessary measures to find out the origin of the contamination and extinguish the problem, is making two tanker trucks available to residents starting today, Tuesday, October 10, at 4:00 p.m., in different locations. locations, and during the period in which the consumption restriction is maintained, so that they can collect water for free.
The times and locations will be as follows:
- AFTERNOON SCHEDULE, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.:
· Tanker truck 1: Casco Zone: C/ Rafael Clavijo García near the Health Center.
· Tanker truck 2: La Hidalga Zone. Exterior Esplanade Bar Encrucijada.
Water distribution will be carried out at these locations and times. For any clarification or additional information they require, clients can contact the Aqualia offices from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (C/ Obispo Pérez Cáceres, 22, Arafo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife) or to our customer service number. client 922 51 16 61.
