“Water for All” program present in Casanare

Parex Resources Colombia AG Branch formally delivered three projects for the adaptation of drinking water treatment systems (STAP) in the municipalities of Paz de Ariporo and San Luis de Palenque, in Casanare, as part of the corporate program “Water for All.”.

In Paz de Ariporo, specifically in the corregimiento of Centro Gaitán, an investment of COP $121 million was allocated, which included the maintenance of the drinking water treatment system through the installation of photovoltaic solar energy connected to the distribution network of the rural aqueduct, as well as the renovation of the sanitary unit of the local educational center. This work will ensure the proper functioning of the STAP, which has a capacity of 2 L/S and is designed to operate for eight hours a day, benefiting approximately 340 people.

For its part, in San Luis de Palenque, in the rural areas of El Garrancho and La Esperanza, the supply and installation of two photovoltaic solar energy systems connected to the distribution network of each rural aqueduct were carried out. Likewise, maintenance was performed on the drinking water treatment systems, ensuring their optimal functioning. These two projects represented an investment of COP $136 million. Each system has a capacity of 2 L/S and is designed to operate for eight hours a day, benefiting around 273 people from both rural areas.

“The pumping and purification system for water is useful thanks to the installation of solar panels. I thank Parex because now we have drinking water, which will improve the quality of life for our inhabitants,”,

Cielo Meche, president of the rural area Centro Gaitán.

For his part, Isaías Gualdrón, a resident of the rural area La Esperanza, expressed: “Previously, the water service depended on electricity, and on certain occasions, we suffered interruptions in supply due to power outages. The installation of this new system will allow us to have a continuous water service. Thank you very much, Parex.”.

Jovany Plata, mayor of San Luis de Palenque, stated, “The projects we are receiving from Parex are an alternative with solar energy. Today, the functionality of the water treatment systems is ensured. Total gratitude because this investment directly benefits the communities.”.

The Company prioritizes its management in the territory, providing access to drinking water to the communities adjacent to its operational areas. In the last three years, Parex has managed to improve the coverage and quality of this vital resource for nearly 20,000 people in the departments of Arauca, Casanare, Cesar, Magdalena, Meta, Santander, and Tolima.

These actions promote the generation of shared benefits, contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal number 6 “Clean water and sanitation.”.

In this way, the Company is committed to the development of sustainable environments through the execution of projects.
that contribute to the well-being and quality of life of the communities.