Overview

• The regional health authority declared the capital’s tap water unfit for drinking on June 25 after tests detected manganese concentrations above legal limits.
• Authorities say the contamination stems from ruptures in aging pipelines aggravated by expansion work at the Vicolozano industrial estate.
• Officials emphasize that although unusable for cooking or consumption, the water remains safe for non-consumptive uses such as hygiene and laundry.
• About 60,000 residents face supply restrictions while vulnerable populations receive bottled water and alternative deliveries.
• Repair teams report that manganese levels are declining and expect to complete network fixes within 48 to 72 hours of June 26.