Seven communities in Pérez Zeledón have modern aqueducts thanks to joint efforts of Administrative Associations of the Aqueduct and Communal Sewer Systems (ASADAS) and the Mixed Institute of Social Assistance (IMAS).
The construction of this network connects the main aqueduct or springs with the communities. The institutions worked with the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) and seven ASADAS from Las Mesas, San Rafael Norte and Este, San Agustín, La Guaria, Pacuarito, Miravalles and San Ramón Sur.
The IMAS contributed with ¢600 million for the installation and change of 34,935 meters of pipeline for the distribution and supply of drinking water for 1,171 families.
Most of these aqueducts have already exceeded their lifespan, their initial coverage area and their installed capacity, generating multiple supply problems. Therefore, IMAS contributes with resources, human capital and time for the improvement of rural aqueducts to ensure the human right of access to drinking water and sanitation for a better quality of life and to help the country achieve high levels of economic and social development,”
said Maria Fullmen, Executive President of IMAS.
Additionally, storage capacity was expanded through the installation of potable water storage tanks; as well as the construction of gradients, the installation of hydrants and the perimeter closure of the tanks.