Some of the reasons are : - The Nanay basin is the supplier of potable water for the people of Iquitos and surrounding villages , and any serious alteration of the vegetation cover could jeopardize the provision of this vital element , both in quantity and quality .
Cuenca Nanay ukax Iquitos ukan ukhamarak yaqha jaya markanakan markachirinakatakix uma utjayiriwa , ch ’ uxña quqanak achuyäwix jan waltaw apanispa , ukampirus umarux jan walt ’ ayarakispawa .