Piura takes measures to mitigate pollution of Sechura Bay

The regional governor of Piura, Reynaldo Hilbck, said his administration has taken steps along the projection Bayóvar Social Fund, in order to mitigate pollution of the Bay of Sechura and make new territory in the area.

Hilbck expresóó concern about the pollution of the Bay of Sechura, which exacerbated could bring the closure of European markets.

The regional Ruler highlighted the work of the people engaged in the Mariculture. He recalled that this activity generates about 30,000 direct and indirect labor and economic movement of 180 million dollars a year posts.

"We are very confident and involved in the defense of the bay as well as to make this business is not just stay in what is now but to grow, which is integrated into the value, ie, that Sechura not only can export frozen Concha is a part of the business, but also fresh, where the margin is as added value. There is much to develop in this area "He said.

However, he warned that "The great problem of Mariculture is that this activity is one of the biggest polluters of the Bay and therefore have engaged PRODUCE, Infrastructure, Housing and Sanitation in the region, along with district mayors and delegates to prevent contamination advance and comply to next November with the demand of the European market through a series of requirements to continue supplying the market "He said.

"If we do not meet it closes a big deal and we run the risk of losing a large market, this really going to bring a major problem, so it is important to engage all the municipalities of the province and regional government"Stressed Hilbck.

In that sense, he announced that the Regional Directorate of Housing, Construction and Sanitation Fund works with the Social Projection Bayóvar to take certain measures that will mitigate pollution in the short term, as is meet Parachique; then Sechura medium term, and long-term Dren 1308 and all that could be wastewater coming through that drain.

“Estamos dispuestos a trabajar no solo en la defensa de la bahía, sino en su ordenamiento que es vital para que el negocio continúe”, he added.

For its part, the Holder Regional Production Management, Indira Fabian, highlighted the support that give sea farmers organizations.

"If we do not resolve the issue of reorganization of the Bay or our health authority does not perform the traceability system and establishes specific protocols requesting the European community, we run the risk of being closed market to date is given narrowly"He said.

SOURCE: Andina.com.pe