The province of Holguin is making progress on a series of investments in the water sector. Aimed at improving the quality of water supplied to the population through the distribution network. A key initiative being pursued despite the economic crisis affecting the country.
María Antonieta Ramírez Piferrer, a specialist in Science, Technology, and Innovation for the sector. She explained to the Cuban News Agency that major projects include water treatment plants in Cueto and Ramón 2, as well as a desalination plant in Caletones.
The latter project, established through a donation from Japan. It is currently undergoing testing in preparation for full operation. This will ensure better water quality for the vulnerable community located in the municipality of Gibara, Ramírez noted.
Moreover these new facilities are supported by solar panels. Ensuring they remain operational even during power shortages within the National Electric System, the specialist emphasized.
Efforts are also underway to expand the use of photovoltaic-powered pumping systems in isolated, hard-to-reach communities. As well as in priority settlements identified under government programs, she added.
Ongoing projects also include measures to reduce vulnerability to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the provincial capital. Carried out in collaboration with the University of Holguin.
Furthermore, the province is conducting feasibility studies for drilling new wells and eliminating areas prone to waterlogging. These efforts are part of the national water program. Which continues despite the hostile policy of the United States toward the archipelago. A policy that drives up the cost of procuring raw materials.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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