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06-30-2009, 03:40 PM
Dam Engineer Gilberto Reynoso is warning about the lack of maintenance that is shortening the capacity of the nation's dams to store water for hydroelectric use. He said that for instance, Aguacate Dam is out of service because of an excess of sediment. It has not operated since Tropical Storm Olga hit the region in December 2007, and Jiguey should follow suit, as it is now operating precariously.
Reynoso says the most recent study on the situation of the dams was carried out in 1992.
The increasing sedimentation obliges waters to be released prematurely from the dams.
Speaking on Teleantillas' "Uno+Uno", Reynoso also mentioned the dire situation of rivers that are losing their capacity. He mentioned the Yuna, Yaque del Norte and Yaque del Sur whose banks now overflow with almost any kind of rain.
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Reynoso says the most recent study on the situation of the dams was carried out in 1992.
The increasing sedimentation obliges waters to be released prematurely from the dams.
Speaking on Teleantillas' "Uno+Uno", Reynoso also mentioned the dire situation of rivers that are losing their capacity. He mentioned the Yuna, Yaque del Norte and Yaque del Sur whose banks now overflow with almost any kind of rain.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#9)