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Clean water sources from volcanoes
Amecameca authorities aim to increase 40 to 55 liters per second water from the melting of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl
CLEANING, The program seeks to improve the flow of water births and are located on the slopes of the volcano Iztacc?huatl (Photo: Special)
Local authorities began cleaning the water springs located at the foot of volcanoes over 4000 meters high above sea level, which aim to increase from 40 to 55 liters of water per second from the melting of Popocat?petl and Iztaccihuatl.
For lack of water infrastructure in this area most of the water coming down from the two mountains is wasted, which affects thousands of people in the south east of the state of Mexico who suffer shortage , especially in the dry season.
Amecameca Mayor, Juan Demetrio S?nchez Granados said that because the hot season is about to start a program was established to improve the conditions of births and water flows that are located on the slopes of the volcano Iztaccihuatl.
85% of the population consumes Amecameca meltwater from the Popo and Izta. In hot weather the resort features 40 liters of water per second when they require at least 120 liters of water per second.
80% of snowmelt water from the volcanoes is wasted because there is no water infrastructure in the region to maximize runoff.
"It is essential work to make better use of water from the volcanoes to the benefit of the inhabitants of the municipality, as during the hot season decreases by more than 50% the volume of water flowing through rivers and runoff to Amecameca" he said.
The cleaning consists of removing stones, debris, mud and sticks natural channels to avoid any obstruction that prevents the water being diverted from its course and be wasted.
Granados Sanchez added that his government is revisiting the idea of cleaning tasks in the springs and sources of water birth, which failed to perform for many years, even though they were part of the tradition of the peoples of the region that are supplied by snowmelt.
Cesar Hern?dez Balcony, director of the local water agency, said the cleanup work began in late February and will be held once a month until May.
"These works will increase 15 liters per second water supply, in addition to the 40 that usually generate the volcanoes in the dry season," he said.
City officials aim to decrease the maximum impact of water shortages during the months of March, April and May, the hottest of the year
Spanish to English Translation
Clean water sources from volcanoes
Amecameca authorities aim to increase 40 to 55 liters per second water from the melting of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl
CLEANING, The program seeks to improve the flow of water births and are located on the slopes of the volcano Iztacc?huatl (Photo: Special)
Local authorities began cleaning the water springs located at the foot of volcanoes over 4000 meters high above sea level, which aim to increase from 40 to 55 liters of water per second from the melting of Popocat?petl and Iztaccihuatl.
For lack of water infrastructure in this area most of the water coming down from the two mountains is wasted, which affects thousands of people in the south east of the state of Mexico who suffer shortage , especially in the dry season.
Amecameca Mayor, Juan Demetrio S?nchez Granados said that because the hot season is about to start a program was established to improve the conditions of births and water flows that are located on the slopes of the volcano Iztaccihuatl.
85% of the population consumes Amecameca meltwater from the Popo and Izta. In hot weather the resort features 40 liters of water per second when they require at least 120 liters of water per second.
80% of snowmelt water from the volcanoes is wasted because there is no water infrastructure in the region to maximize runoff.
"It is essential work to make better use of water from the volcanoes to the benefit of the inhabitants of the municipality, as during the hot season decreases by more than 50% the volume of water flowing through rivers and runoff to Amecameca" he said.
The cleaning consists of removing stones, debris, mud and sticks natural channels to avoid any obstruction that prevents the water being diverted from its course and be wasted.
Granados Sanchez added that his government is revisiting the idea of cleaning tasks in the springs and sources of water birth, which failed to perform for many years, even though they were part of the tradition of the peoples of the region that are supplied by snowmelt.
Cesar Hern?dez Balcony, director of the local water agency, said the cleanup work began in late February and will be held once a month until May.
"These works will increase 15 liters per second water supply, in addition to the 40 that usually generate the volcanoes in the dry season," he said.
City officials aim to decrease the maximum impact of water shortages during the months of March, April and May, the hottest of the year