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The local government of Lugo issued a statement on social networks
Trihalomethane (THM) content exceeded the allowable limit
Cordido Parish not included, provided by Independent Network
The problem of water diversion is starting to become a classic issue in Galicia’s town halls.over a month ago Betanzos Town Hall Due to an outbreak of gastroenteritis, which affected more than 400 residents, a disinfection program had to be launched, and although the council has lifted water restrictions on water services, now in Foss, Lugo, it is recommended that Do not drink or boil water brought the one the presence of hazardous substances.
The local government has issued statement on social media which details that the sample controls indicate trihalomethane (THM) values” are exceed the allowed limit 100 g/L”, although health risks are said to be “related to consumption” water that lasts for years Higher THM levels”, recommended as a precaution, Do not drink water or use it for cooking As advised by the Ministry of Health of the Autonomous Community of Galicia, “until these levels drop”.
From this suggestion, it is still Excluding Cordido Parishprovided by an independent network.
Values are expected to return to allowable limits soon
They also informed that necessary corrective action During the decontamination process, the concessionaire Gestagua has Sodium hypochlorite reagent instead of hydrogen peroxide“these values are therefore expected to return to the limits allowed short time“.
However, Foz City Mayor Francisco Cajoto Caserío reported that, This water is suitable for all other usesinclude bathroom and cleaning Generally speaking. “Our main concern is that there is no no health risk No matter how small it is.we apologize the inconvenience caused’, he lamented.