Sedapal has announced a significant water service interruption scheduled for October 14. The outage will affect eight districts in Lima and Callao and may last up to 11 hours. This disruption is necessary for maintenance operations, including cleaning and valve replacements across the water supply network.
Affected Districts and Areas
The following districts will experience the water service cut:
- Rímac: Various sectors including A.H. Municipal, A.H. Mariscal Castilla, and Prolongación 9 de Diciembre.
- San Martín de Porres: Areas such as APV Los Libertadores and parts of Av. Naranjal, Av. Canta Callao, and limits with Callao.
- Santiago de Surco: Sectors like Urb. La Castellana and Urb. Los Gladiolos.
- Callao: APV Parque Oquendo and nearby areas influenced by the work on the Candela reservoir.
- San Juan de Lurigancho: Includes A.H. Naciones Unidas and A.H. Integ. Manos Unidas.
- El Agustino: A.H. Virgen del Carmen is expected to be affected throughout the day.
- Villa María del Triunfo: Multiple zones from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Villa El Salvador: Areas include A.H. La Encantada and A.H. Héroes del Cenepa.
Timeline of Service Disruption
The service interruption will commence at different times depending on the location. In some areas, it will begin at noon and could persist until the night. In Rímac and some parts of Callao, restoration of service is projected for as late as 11:00 p.m.
Residents are advised to store sufficient water for their basic needs during this period. However, Sedapal has warned against excessive stockpiling, which could create shortages in other regions.
Conclusion
Residents of the affected districts should take precautions ahead of the scheduled maintenance on October 14. Sedapal’s work aims to improve the reliability of water services, ensuring better delivery in the future.
