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Digesa Flags 411 Unsafe Pools Across Lima

Authorities are pressing for temporary closures pending fixes at noncompliant venues.

Overview

  • The Verano Saludable portal currently lists 411 pools rated “not healthy” across 43 Lima districts, with ongoing updates.
  • Lurigancho–Chosica leads with 48 flagged sites, followed by Puente Piedra with 31 and Cieneguilla with 28.
  • Inspectors documented poor water quality, inadequate recirculation, improper chlorine levels, insufficient cleaning, and missing safety gear.
  • Reports warn of risks including conjunctivitis, dermatitis, gastrointestinal infections, and rare amoeba-related illness.
  • Residents can verify facilities on Verano Saludable or by the official “Piscina saludable” sticker, as Digesa plans intensified checks and urges municipal closures until fixes are made.