2024-11-19 13:49:00
The key to the Carlos Paz beachfront pumping station broke, causing Sewage overflow discharges directly into Lake San Roque. The Integrated Cooperative (Coopi), which provides sewer services to the mountain town, is working to mitigate the impact of the spill, while the city will report the situation to the courts.
Coopi spokesman Jorge Boido confirmed: “The network key that carries wastewater from the pumping station to the liquid treatment plant on the Costa Azul bypass has failed.” Introduction to Cordoba.
He added: “This breakage caused the pumping system to stop and any liquid that continued to reach the plant began to overflow.”. The first leak was observed on Tuesday morning, with motorists filming the incident.
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Borrower representatives stated that “they will use their own atmospheric trucks to empty the plant and avoid additional spills” and that to mitigate the impact, they will follow protocols in place for this type of raw sewage runoff situation.
A source from the Carlos Paz municipality told this outlet that the incident will “most likely” be reported to the courts because They suspect the overflow “may have been intentional”.
background
At the end of October, the High Court of Córdoba (TSJ) issued a ruling returning the sewer liquid treatment plant and sewage treatment services hitherto managed by Coopi to the local municipality.
Mayor Aviles ordered the start of a transition process under Decree 637/24, which gave Coopi 20 days to deliver all documents to review the treatment plant located in Costa Blue. The control will take place between December 26 and 27, when facilities, laboratories and registered equipment will be inspected to assess their condition.
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What are the immediate actions being taken by Coopi to repair the damaged pumping station and prevent future sewage spills in Lake San Roque?
**Interview with José Martínez, Director of the Integrated Cooperative (Coopi) in Carlos Paz**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, José. Can you start by explaining what exactly happened with the pumping station in Carlos Paz?
**José Martínez:** Thank you for having me. On November 19, the key to our beachfront pumping station broke, which led to the unfortunate consequence of sewage overflowing directly into Lake San Roque. This is certainly not the outcome we ever wanted to see, and we are actively working to address the situation.
**Editor:** What steps is Coopi taking to mitigate the impact of this spill?
**José Martínez:** We are mobilizing our team to contain the overflow and minimize its environmental impact. We’ve initiated an emergency response protocol to investigate the situation further and carry out repairs as quickly as possible. Also, our goal is to prevent further discharges into the lake.
**Editor:** There’s been mention of the city reporting the incident to the courts. Is this standard procedure in such cases?
**José Martínez:** Yes, it is standard procedure for the city to document incidents like this, especially when they pose a risk to public health and the environment. We are cooperating fully with the city’s efforts to ensure that all necessary measures are taken.
**Editor:** How concerned are you about the potential health risks this spill poses to the community?
**José Martínez:** We take these concerns very seriously. There’s always a risk with sewage discharges, and we are working to communicate these risks to the public. We encourage everyone to avoid contact with the lake until we have everything resolved.
**Editor:** What can residents and tourists do in the meantime?
**José Martínez:** We urge everyone to stay informed via our official channels for updates on the situation. We recommend avoiding activities around Lake San Roque until we restore normal conditions. Safety is our top priority.
**Editor:** Thank you, José, for your insights today. We hope for a swift resolution to this issue.
**José Martínez:** Thank you for having me. We appreciate the community’s support as we work through this challenge.