Edgardo Vásquez
Edgardo Vásquez is the head of water quality at the Instituto de Acueductos y Alcantarillados Nacionales (Idaan) in Panama. He gained attention in the news for ensuring that the water produced by the potabilization plants in Chitré and Los Santos meets safety standards, as the region faces a water quality crisis due to environmental contamination in the Río La Villa.
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Recent news mentions
Edgardo Vásquez, head of the Potable Water Department of Idaan, stated that the water currently distributed is 'not suitable for human consumption.'
Crisis en Azuero: el deterioro del río La Villa expone décadas de abandono
Panama· 2025-06-24
Edgardo Vásquez is the head of the Potable Water Department at Idaan and detailed the critical situation affecting water quality in Azuero.
‘El problema está en la cuenca, no en la planta’: Idaan sobre crisis del agua AzueroPanama· 2025-06-23Edgardo Vásquez, head of potable water at Idaan, stated that the only short-term solution relies on rain to dilute the contaminants in the river.
La región de Azuero en crisis hídrica: la autolimpieza del río La Villa tomará tiempoPanama· 2025-06-19
Edgardo Vásquez assured that both water treatment plants are producing potable water that meets quality standards.
Contaminación del río La Villa activa respuesta urgente por crisis hídrica en AzueroPanama· 2025-05-30
