2024-04-20 09:12:22
He Mexico City Water System (SACMEX) has taken drastic measures after the discovery of a degraded oil compound in the water of the Alfonso XIII Well, located in the Álvaro Obregón mayor’s office.
The institution filed a complaint for sabotage before the capital’s Attorney General’s Office (FGJCDMX) on Thursday, April 17, with the aim of clarifying the facts and carrying out the pertinent investigations.
In the complaint, SACMEX indicates the presence of contaminants in the water extracted from the Alfonso XIII wellwhich suggests the commission of criminal conduct that affects the provision of the public service of distribution and supply of drinking watergenerating disruptions in the economic, political, social or cultural life in the Benito Juárez mayor’s office of Mexico City, an area affected by the problem.
The institution requests the intervention of the General Coordination of Forensic Investigation and Expert Services of the FGJCDMX to appoint an official environmental expert, who will carry out a detailed analysis of the water conditions of the affected well.
In addition, SACMEX requires that the Investigative Police Coordination carry out an exhaustive investigation to clarify the facts, carry out a visual inspection at the scene of the event, take photographs, locate possible witnesses and locate those possibly responsible for the sabotage.
This SACMEX action seeks to guarantee the safety and quality of the drinking water supply in Mexico City, as well as to identify and punish those responsible for any act that puts access to clean and safe water for the population at risk.
UAM study
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM) distanced itself from investigations carried out on the quality of water in Mexico City, particularly in the Benito Juárez Mayor’s Office, which allegedly resulted in it containing compounds derived from petroleum.
On Wednesday, Judith Cardoso, research professor and member of the UAM Water Research Network, declared that specialists from that university analyzed the water where there are reports of contamination and found compounds derived from petroleum.
The UAM responded that members of its academic staff have begun studies on water quality in Mexico City.
2024-04-20 09:12:22