Uruguay to Open $50m Water Project

Uruguay’s state-owned water utility OSE is to open a $50m potable water pumping station by February 2011.

The water pumping system includes a 33km distribution network in the department of Canelones and covers part of Montevideo.

The water pumping system will serve capital Montevideo’s western area, improving water supply during heavy use.

Western parts of the capital city have experienced pressure reductions and water cuts due to a sudden increase in consumption caused by high temperatures, according to bnamericas.com.