New restrictions on water consumption from October – La Cartita News

The city of Bogotá is facing a serious water crisis that is escalating at an alarming rate. According to authorities, the Chuza reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources, is rapidly depleting. If citizens do not change their consumption habits, they could soon face a serious water shortage. Given this situation, the government has taken urgent measures to combat the shortage and protect water resources.

The new action plan includes a series of strict rules for water consumption:

• Residents in levels 1 to 4 must now limit their monthly water consumption to 12 m3/s.
• In layers 5 and 6 a maximum of 9 m3/s may be used.
• Commercial institutions must also adhere to these restrictions. For them, these have not yet been established and they risk fines if they exceed the limits.
• Stricter requirement for providers to implement all measures to meet the loss reduction targets included in the indicators that must be submitted periodically to the Superintendency of Public Utilities.

Starting in October, the goal is to save 3 cubic meters of water per second, which will help ensure the city’s water supply until the drought season begins in January 2025. To enforce these consumption limits, the Water Regulation Commission (CRA) plans to implement a stricter system of surcharges for those users who exceed the established limits or use extra water. This means that for every additional cubic meter of water consumed, double the current cost will be charged to the bill.

The announcement of these strict measures has sparked concern and debate among city residents. However, it is important to understand that these measures are essential to ensure a constant water supply for Bogotá’s growing population. To achieve this, it is crucial that every citizen takes these restrictions seriously and makes changes to their water consumption habits.

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