MARIO A. MUÑOZ
After a study from the University of Panama (UP) reveals that there are high levels of faecal streptococci in the river Farallon de Cocle the governor of that province, Richard Fifer, said that this tributary is a priority in the fight to end the pollution caused by water black in the district of Antón.
To prevent further pouring in that and other rivers in the province discharges from septic tanks, this year is developing a study economic and technical feasibility, whose investment is 2.3 billion dollars, end
to build sewers, said Richard Fifer. They are also regarded as polluted rivers, the Anton Chico and Rio Hato.
With regard to pollution of Farallon, is dangerous in the waters the river, and at certain points during low tide, extends into a certain area the sea, we estimate, based on studies we have done, 300 to 400 meters, ”
said.
Richard Fifer explained that although there has been the presence of contaminants in these areas, this does not mean that bathing in front of the Hotel Plaza Paitilla Inn is as same as swimming in the Causeway, said the governor as a comparison. “Our tests show that the pollution level of concern is within the same waters of the river, and refers to wastewater that cause only
about 30 houses that have septic tanks and that when it rains tend to exceeded, slip through the land and make a natural filter, “he said. Barcelo Group of Spain, through the company Developemt Resort Farallon
is scheduled to open its doors in October 2002 along this river. However, it is expected that by that time the problem of sewage is fixed in this sector of tourist attractions in the province.
According to that report issued on July 5, 2001, six samples seawater and river that were analyzed, four of which were high in fecal streptococci levels above the permissible levels for waters
recreational, according to the rules of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
For his part, Director of Environmental Quality ANAM, Bolivar Perez explained that many rivers in the republic are affected by pollution septic tanks, which have a certain shelf life and are designed for certain
user capacity. The problem is not receiving the proper maintenance, which consists of suction of fecal material by some companies involved in this trade.
According to Perez, it’s time for lack of maintenance overflow, because they have served their useful life and its load has exceeded the limit.
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