After facing the high temperatures that left Caño Ciego, in Pivijay, Magdalena, in total drought, the community, in the company of the local administration, joined forces to look for possible solutions to this impact that has left the residents without a source of drinking water.
It should be remembered that this tributary supplies the local aqueduct, in the midst of a worrying threat to the supply of drinking water.
It is estimated that around 10,000 people in Pivijay are affected by the drought in the Blind Pipe. This figure includes the population that depends on the local aqueduct for its drinking water supply, as well as the farmers and ranchers in these territories.
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Despite the rainfall recorded in recent days, Caño Ciego continues to face a critical situation, with water levels considerably below normal. This situation creates an imminent risk for the drinking water supply in Pivijay.
Dredging attempts under past administrations have not been sufficient to address the current crisis. The urgent need to implement long-term strategies that guarantee the availability of water in the region is evident.
Faced with this situation, the community of Pivijay has shown notable solidarity and commitment by uniting in the cleaning and recovery work of Caño Ciego. Days of volunteers have been organized to remove sediments and debris, while measures are implemented to optimize the use of water in the population.
At the same time, awareness campaigns have been launched to raise awareness in the community about the vital importance of conserving water. A call is made to all inhabitants to make responsible use of the resource and avoid any form of waste.
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In this context, an urgent call is made to local, departmental and national authorities to provide the necessary support to safeguard Caño Ciego. HE They require adequate resources and machinery to carry out dredging and cleaning works on a larger scale, in order to guarantee the supply of drinking water to the population of Pivijay.
Insufficient rains
Although the rains of recent days have brought some relief, there is still a long way to go for the Caño Ciego to recover its normal levels and the suction and collection of water at the intake to normalize.
