Drinking water restrictions for municipalities affected by the Sierra de Espadán fire

Public Health advises against using tap water for drinking or cooking in several towns.

Generic image of a glass of water on a table.
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Generic image of a glass of water on a table.

The Department of Health has issued a notice prohibiting the use of tap water for drinking, cooking, or preparing food in municipalities evacuated due to the Sierra de Espadán fire.

The supplier Facsa reported that this measure is being taken as a precaution due to the lack of water circulation in the network, which causes a drop in the chlorine levels necessary for purification. The restriction affects towns such as la Vilavella, Artana, Eslida, Aín, Alcudia de Veo, Tales, Alfondeguilla, Fuentes de Ayódar, Ayódar, Torralba del Pinar, Sueras, Villamalur, as well as various urbanizations in Onda and Betxí.
The only exception to this rule is La Vall d'Uixó. Although it was initially on the list, a second notification from the Department of Health excluded the city from the restriction, allowing residents of the Toledo, Carbonaire, Sumet, Sant Josep, Colonia San Antonio, and grupo la Cova neighborhoods to use water normally after being authorized to return home.

"The restriction will remain in place until analysis results confirm that the water can be used normally again."

a company spokesperson
Health authorities remind residents that the water can still be used for other household tasks such as personal hygiene, cleaning, or flushing toilets. Residents in the affected areas should keep an eye on official updates from Public Health and Facsa to know when human consumption can be restored.