Tunja
Gerardo Antonio Bernal, head of the Veolia sewer system, in charge of the city’s sewage system, has issued an urgent call to the community to make good use of this service, especially in light of the heavy rain season expected due to the La Niña phenomenon.
Recommendations for the Home
Gerardo Antonio Bernal, head of Veolia’s sewage system, underlines the importance of Do not throw solid and greasy waste into drains. “In our homes, when washing utensils or pots after preparing food, the idea is to collect all the food waste and place it in the trash to prevent it from going into the sewage system through the dishwashers,” he said. Bernal.
It is prohibited to throw solid waste
Bernal also emphasized the need for no dispose solid items in drains, such as toilet paper, sanitary napkins, condoms and diapers, since these elements cause obstructions and blockages in the sewage network.
The head of the sewage system made a special call to sites where civil and construction works are carried out, warning about the importance of properly collecting materials such as cement, sand and gravel. “Due to the occurrence of a rainfall event, all that rain drags these elements towards the drains and networks, generating sedimentation and blockages,” he explained.
Affected sectors
Among the most problematic sectors, Bernal mentioned the Libertador neighborhood, where the inadequate disposal of fats and oils from food preparation causes severe blockages. Besides, in areas with automotive mechanics workshops, air filters and oil containers have been found in sewer networks. The sectors near universities also present problems due to the availability of disposable plastics and condoms.
Preparations for the rainy season
Bernal assured that Veolia is prepared to face the rainy season, with an annual preventive maintenance program that includes cleaning, washing nets and sinks. “We are also attentive to any corrective maintenance that may arise, guaranteeing that we have the necessary equipment and personnel to attend to any specific repair,” he added.
Finally, Veolia invites the entire Tunja community to collaborate in the proper use of the sewage system and properly manage garbagetaking them out on the established dates. “Everything depends a lot on us, as citizens, to make good use of the system.”a, deposit garbage where it should be deposited and prevent elements that do not belong from entering the networks,” Bernal concluded.
Veolia appreciates the collaboration and commitment of citizens to maintain the proper functioning of the sewage system and avoid problems during the rainy season.
