San Pedro Sula, Cortés.
The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) through the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce of Latin America and North America has one donation of seven water purification pumps to bring water fit for human consumption to areas of the Sula Valley where storms Eta and Iota devastated vital fluid systems.
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Given The estimated cost of the donation is $ 75,000.00. |
The first lady was present during the presentation Ana Garcia de Hernandez, which thanked the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its support in recent months when natural phenomena hit the country.
“This strengthens the country’s responsiveness to help the families who need it most,” said García de Hernández.
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The Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Honduras, Diego Wen, detailed that large water purification pumps can generate water for communities of 400 to 500 people and small ones for communities of 40 to 50 people.
“We are confident that with these deliveries we will benefit a large population affected by storms Eta and Iota,” the diplomat stressed.
Wen explained that the technology and components used are all developed in the Republic of China (Taiwan), including a special filter developed by the ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) that can filter water and eliminate viruses and particles.
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This filter is durable and washable, the estimated duration is 5 to 10 years depending on the care, the filtered water can be used for general consumption or human consumption, he added.
The management for the shipment of the machines was performed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and that country’s embassy in Honduras to make the official delivery to the Standing Contingency Commission (Copeco) in the department From cuts.