health
April 28, 2026
Video:Sewage generates concern in Villa Maira neighborhood of Turbaco
“We live inside an uncovered latrine.” With that phrase, residents of the Villa Maira neighborhood in Turbaco describe the serious health situation they have faced for years due to the lack of a sewage system.
TL;DR
- Residents of Villa Maira, Turbaco, face severe sanitary issues with fecal matter and foul odors due to a lack of a sewage system.
- The problem is worsened by wastewater from adjacent neighborhoods discharging into the area.
- Health problems, including skin diseases and respiratory issues, along with the proliferation of rodents and mosquitoes, are affecting the community.
- While local authorities have attempted mitigation, they acknowledge a large-scale Sewage Master Plan is the only definitive solution.
- The estimated cost of the Sewage Master Plan is $300 billion, requiring support from the national government.