Rufina Alfaro
Rufina Alfaro is the namesake of the water treatment plant in Los Santos, Panama, which, like the Chitré facility, is operating at 75% capacity amid water quality issues. Her plant is essential for supplying safe drinking water to the region, and ongoing assessments are conducted to maintain the health standards of the water provided to local residents.
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Rufina Alfaro is celebrated as the mythical heroine who led the independence movement in Panama.
Rufina Alfaro: legitimidad de una leyenda
Panama· 2025-11-20
Rufina Alfaro is referenced in Salazar's work as a symbol of national identity and history.
La patria desde el cuaderno de Porfirio SalazarPanama· 2025-11-15
Rufina Alfaro is commemorated for her heroic act during the independence cry.
Así vive La Villa de Los Santos el 10 de noviembre: entre el fervor patriótico y la escasez de aguaPanama· 2025-11-10
The potabilization plant named Rufina Alfaro was mentioned as being reactivated to help with the water supply.
Crisis hídrica en Las Tablas: crónica de una rutina injustaPanama· 2025-06-10
Rufina Alfaro is associated with the potabilizadoras affected by the contamination of the river La Villa.
Empresas multadas con $10 mil por contaminar el río La Villa podrían ser cerradasPanama· 2025-06-06
Rufina Alfaro is linked to the water treatment plant that had to suspend operations due to contamination.
Crisis de agua en Azuero: Fiscalía inspecciona a empresas ubicadas cerca del río EstibanáPanama· 2025-06-06The water treatment plant Rufina Alfaro is affected by the contamination in the river La Villa.
MiAmbiente sancionará a responsables por contaminación en los ríos La Villa y EstibanáPanama· 2025-06-04
Rufina Alfaro is linked to the potable water plants that are being monitored for contamination.
Contaminación en el río La Villa: Agua apta para el consumo, aseguran las autoridadesPanama· 2025-06-03
Las plantas potabilizadoras Roberto Reyna, de Chitré, y Rufina Alfaro, de Los Santos, se mantienen operando al 75% de su capacidad.
Plantas potabilizadoras de Chitré y Los Santos operan al 75% de su capacidadPanama· 2025-06-02