Contaminated water in Benito Juárez, what happens to the prepared food, how do you guarantee health?

Given the situation that exists in various colonies of the Benito Juárez mayor’s officeon the subject of contaminated water, presumably with gasoline coming from a Pemex pipeline, restaurants and cafes increased the consumption of bottled water as a precautionary measure. In some cases they bought 10 jugs of water a day – at an approximate price of 55 pesos each – now they buy up to 30 jugs; That is to say, from one day to the next, the expense went from 550 pesos to 1,650 pesos, which means that it tripled.

On a tour taken by Advertising meter in the Colonia del Vallemanagers of establishments such as inns, restaurants and cafesexplained that in most cases they use water filters to prepare food, but now given the problem that some neighbors report due to the strong smell of combustible and even a reddish color in the vital liquid, they decided to protect themselves and avoid consuming Tap water.

Protest in Benito Juárez Photo: Omar Montoya

“We increased the consumption of bottled water as a precautionary measure, since when diners arrive at our establishment, they ask us what type of water we use in the preparation of the food and drinks that we handle on the menu,” commented the manager of a restaurant. located on Patricio Sanz street, who requested anonymity.

He reported that the majority of his clientele are residents of the area, approximately 50%, while the remaining 50% are workers from companies located in the neighborhood.

In a cafeteria located on Pedro Romero Street in Terreros, those in charge assured that fortunately they have not been affected by the “toxic water” and continue to use the filters they have to purify the liquid they use in their daily activities.

“We have heard from the news that the problem is serious, we have not received contaminated water directly, but we are very attentive every day to making the pertinent checks because we use the water for everything, for the preparation of coffee, for food, for internal consumption, so we are very aware of the matter,” they highlighted.

They explained that on average they serve approximately 40 or 50 clients from Monday to Thursday, while on the weekend the figure increases to around 70 clients.

Purchase of jugs increases operating expenses up to 20%: ConComercioPequeño

On the subject, the leader of the Council for the Development of Small Business and Family Business, Gerardo Cleto López Becerra explained in an interview that the businesses directly affected by the contaminated water situation, such as those in the food and lodgingthey could have an additional 20% increase in their operating expenses due to the purchase of water jugs.

“The consumption of jugs of water has undoubtedly increased and now, faced with the supply of contaminated water, the water crisis increases a little more, because let us remember that some areas of the Benito Juárez mayor’s office had reported shortages of the liquid,” he said. .

However, he trusted that this increase in the operation of some businesses will not be reflected in consumer prices, at the same time, he noted, the government of Mexico City must offer a prompt solution to the problem that generates uncertainty and distrust. , among the inhabitants and merchants of the affected neighborhoods in the Benito Juárez mayor’s office.

“The authorities must measure the impact on the population that has this problem, because water is used for the preparation of food, as well as for the daily activities of the inhabitants of the colonies and therefore it is necessary to have a precise diagnosis on the issue. as soon as possible,” he concluded.