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Health Ministry closes drinking-water source serving Costa Rica’s Zarcero district

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • Costa Rica’s Health Ministry ordered the closure of a drinking-water source serving 76% of Palmira district in Zarcero because of suspected pesticide contamination.
  • The local water association serves about 420 subscribers and nearly 2,000 people, who are experiencing repeated rationing.
  • Residents argue that the closure may be unnecessary.

A drinking-water source serving most of Palmira district in Zarcero has been closed by Costa Rica’s Health Ministry over the presence of pesticides, leaving about 2,000 people facing repeated water rationing.

The Palmira water association, known as an Asada, manages the service for approximately 420 subscribers. The closed source supplies 76% of the district, according to the ministry’s order.

Residents have questioned whether the closure is necessary. While the measure remains in effect, households connected to the local system are dealing with ongoing interruptions in supply.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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