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Oil Sheen in Río Cazones Halts Poza Rica Water Pumping as Pemex Begins Cleanup

Officials have not identified the source of the hydrocarbon, prompting calls for residents to conserve water.

Overview

  • CAEV stopped pumping from the Poza Rica intake at 06:00 Friday after oil was observed on the Río Cazones near the Corralillos capture point.
  • The suspension has left parts of the city without service, and the utility urged residents to ration water and follow official updates on restoration.
  • Pemex reported ongoing cleanup along the riverbanks and reinforced oleophilic barriers at the CAEV intake to contain the sheen.
  • Authorities say the origin of the hydrocarbon remains unknown and requested Pemex’s support for containment and remediation efforts.
  • Following October floods, residents in Álamo Temapache report damaged crops and contaminated wells and say compensation demands to the state oil company have gone unanswered.