Residents of Lima, Peru, are bracing for significant water service disruptions this week. Sedapal, the city's water and sanitation service, has announced planned outages in several districts due to essential reservoir cleaning and disinfection. This preventative maintenance is critical for ensuring the long-term quality of Lima's water supply, but it will undoubtedly impact daily life for thousands.
Which Districts Will Be Affected?
The scheduled water cuts will primarily affect the following districts:
- Ate
- Rímac
- San Juan de Lurigancho
- Chaclacayo
- Villa María del Triunfo
Specific Areas and Timings
The outages will vary in duration depending on the district and specific zone. In Ate, the disruption is expected to last nearly 10 hours, starting at 2 PM and continuing until almost midnight. Areas affected in Ate include AH. Huaycan Zona 1, Ampl. UCV D-18 de Julio, and UCV 136 I-II Ampl.
Rímac will experience a cut from 12 PM to 8 PM, impacting A.H. San Juan de Amancaes and the area bounded by PS. 28A, PS. 22, PS. 21, and PS. 33.
San Juan de Lurigancho faces the most extensive operation, with two separate blocks of outages planned for disinfection purposes. Specific details on these blocks and affected zones should be available on the Sedapal website.
Residents in Chaclacayo and Villa María del Triunfo should also expect disruptions during this period. Sedapal urges everyone in these areas to store sufficient water for essential needs during the shutdown.
Why Is This Happening?
Sedapal emphasizes that these water cuts are necessary for cleaning and disinfecting reservoirs. This proactive maintenance helps prevent contamination and ensures the delivery of safe and clean water to Lima's residents. While inconvenient, these measures are essential for maintaining public health.
What Can You Do?
If you live in one of the affected districts, Sedapal recommends storing an adequate supply of water to cover your basic needs during the outage. This includes water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. Check the Sedapal website for the most up-to-date information on specific outage times and affected areas in your district.