Water from the Quails River is now being analyzed to determine if it contains protozoa Causes gastroenteritis outbreak in Tarazona (Zaragoza) More than 500 people have been affected and the nearby towns of Torreras, Novalas and Los Fayos have been forced to impose restrictions.
Confirmed on the same Tuesday The source of the above-mentioned protozoan contamination was found in a section of the Soriaquels riverbed., “But that doesn’t mean the contamination won’t eventually reach us,” Calvo said. The Federation of Aguas del Moncayo draws water from Quiles and pours it into the De Esa Reservoir, where it is treated for drinking and then distributed to the entity’s eight towns.
Fill the second raft
Calvo explained: “Before the water contamination in Quils, the reservoir was full in June, but we only have water until this week, so we have reached the limit.” Faced with this situation, the community decided to use Water from Qualls fills the second pond, “but until we get the results, which I hope to get this week, we won’t know if the water is suitable for drinking or not.”
If the results determine there is no risk of contamination, the community will use the water to supply eight municipalities while refilling the Dehesa reservoir.
on the contrary, If the water is contaminated, “we have to notify people to prevent it from being consumed as drinking water.”but we can continue to supply the industry and other uses,” Calvo concluded.