Idaan reports gradual water supply recovery in Panama Oeste

The National Water and Sewerage Institute (Idaan) announced on Sunday that the water supply system in Panama Oeste is undergoing a gradual recovery. This follows an external incident reported by Aguas de Panamá, the operator of the Laguna Alta water treatment plant.

The disruption at the plant led to a loss of pressure in the main water pipelines. Consequently, the full restoration of water supply has been hindered in several sectors within the Arraiján district. Communities experiencing low pressure or a complete lack of potable water include Arraiján cabecera, Juan Demóstenes Arosemena, Burunga, Chapala, Vacamonte, Nuevo Emperador, Cerro Silvestre, Santa Clara, Cáceres, Nuevo Chorrillo, Bique, Los Cerros, Emaús Hills, and surrounding areas.

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The institution indicated that technical personnel are maintaining monitoring of the conduction lines to guarantee the total stabilization of the distribution system.

Idaan clarified that the system's recovery is a progressive process and not instantaneous. The restoration efforts began in lower-lying areas and are gradually extending towards higher and more remote points within the network. Technical personnel are actively monitoring the distribution lines to ensure the complete stabilization of the water supply system.

The institute extended its gratitude to the affected population for their patience and understanding as work continues to normalize the potable water service throughout the province of Panama Oeste.

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Finally, Idaan thanked the patience and comprehension of the affected population while the works continue to normalize the potable water service in the province of Panama Oeste.