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Peru: Water and sanitation investment tripled by current administration

En  distrito de Socos se viene implementando el sistema de cloración de agua por goteo.

En distrito de Socos se viene implementando el sistema de cloración de agua por goteo.

18:37 | Lima, Nov. 25.

The investment in water and sanitation systems enhancement has tripled during the current administration, Peru's Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS) Minister Francisco Dumler reported on Wednesday.

It allowed to finance a total of 1,992 projects worth over S/.8.429 billion (about US$2.516 billion) aimed to streamline national coverage.

Thus, water, sewage and waste water treatment systems were enhanced, Construction and Sanitation Deputy Minister Juan Haro indicated. 

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Published: 11/25/2015