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Camuzzi Flags Adulterated Gas Meters and Clandestine Connections in La Plata Area and Coastal Cities

The company says recent controls plus neighbor tips uncovered unsafe tampering, prompting immediate disconnections with legal action.

Overview

  • Findings span La Plata, Chascomús, Coronel Brandsen and General Belgrano as well as Mar del Plata, Miramar, Balcarce and General Madariaga, according to company statements.
  • Camuzzi reports the irregularities were detected through routine inspection operations complemented by complaints from residents.
  • The company warns the manipulations raise the likelihood of gas leaks, fires and explosions and undermine distribution reliability.
  • Tampering described by Camuzzi includes the use of non‑regulation materials, missing safety devices and work performed by unqualified personnel.
  • Immediate disconnections will be executed with administrative, commercial and judicial actions to follow; anonymous reports can be filed via 0800-122-0764, [email protected] or 0810-555-3698 on weekdays from 8 to 18.