There is an ordinance that prohibits this practice with treated or untreated water. This water mirror was created in the 60s to serve as a source from which to distribute the vital liquid to the city.
With the aim of safeguarding the integrity of the Lake of the Republic of Ciudad del Este, the Municipality of Esteña began the work of notifying all buildings and companies near the body of water that are eventually discharging their effluents into this body of water. The measure was adopted in compliance with a municipal ordinance.
The operation, led by the Environmental Management Directorate, focused on verifying compliance with Ordinance 33/23, which expressly prohibits the routing of sewage effluent and sewage pipes towards the lake, whether treated or not. This procedure involves extensive inspection work throughout the area, with the aim of guaranteeing compliance with current regulations.
According to the new provision, any building, business or infrastructure with pipes that flow into the lake must proceed to remove them. Those responsible have a period of 90 days to carry out this action once notified.
In this regard, engineer Tatiana Olmedo, head of Health and Hygiene of the Environmental Management Directorate, emphasized the importance of this measure to protect the quality of the lake and prevent contamination by effluents.
He explained that building owners and managers have been urged to adopt alternative systems, such as absorbent wells or connection to the Essap network, in compliance with the new ordinance that categorically prohibits the discharge of water into the lake, even if it has been treated. .
In addition, industries and companies in the sector were informed that they have 90 days to remove the pipes that flow into the lake. This process was carried out in collaboration with the Control and Inspection division, also dependent on Environmental Management, which has required the presentation of plans and resolutions approving treatment systems within a period of 72 hours.
ANALYSIS. In parallel, the commune requested from Itaipú Binacional the results of the water quality analyzes carried out in Lake de la República and the Amambay stream basin, covering the period from 2021 to today.
This request, made by engineer Romina Sevila, director of Environmental Management, seeks to collect crucial information to make informed decisions about the management of this water resource, especially after the recent fish mortality events in Lake of the Republic.
These actions seek to preserve the health and integrity of Lake de la República, as well as guarantee a healthy environment for citizens and the fauna that depends on this ecosystem. Without a doubt, it is an important asset for Ciudad del Este. It provides a green space for residents to enjoy and helps improve the city’s air quality.
The lake is a very popular site for recreation and the development of physical activities, it also has an amphitheater for the development of cultural activities. Every day citizens enjoy walks around the lake, where in addition to hiking, they can enjoy a wide variety of birds. The pond is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, geese and herons and the famous jakare hû, among other species.
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