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Landslide Severs Anglès Water Network, Leaving Nearly 6,000 Without Safe Tap Water

Crews are securing the clay slope to build a solid base for replacement pipes.

Overview

  • Aqualia and the town hall report total breaks in both the wells-to-reservoir impulse line and the main distribution circuit, making rerouting through secondary lines unfeasible.
  • A daily potable-water tanker is stationed at the Burés factory parking area for residents to fill containers.
  • Municipal reservoirs are being refilled with untreated canal water to enable toilets, cleaning, and hygiene, but it is not safe for drinking or food preparation.
  • Critical facilities, including the health center, schools, and the day center, are being supplied by cisterns to maintain basic services.
  • Heavy machinery is preparing a stable foundation in the slide zone before installing new high-pressure pipes, delaying full restoration.