Water service returns to Santiago neighborhoods after heavy rain

Water authorities in Santiago, Dominican Republic, began gradually restoring drinking water services to several local neighborhoods after water turbidity levels dropped.

Recent heavy rainfall caused high levels of sediment in water sources, forcing several aqueducts to stop operations temporarily. Operators reactivated the Nibaje plants, which have capacities of 25 and 10 million gallons per day, along with the Cienfuegos, La Canela, La Barranquita, Villa González II, and Las Charcas systems.

These actions allow water to reach central areas like Las Carreras and Retiro I and II, as well as surrounding sectors such as Santiago Oeste and Bella Vista. The National Institute of Potable Water and Sewers reported that the rain caused 39 aqueducts to go offline. These interruptions affected more than 366,000 users across the country. Officials expect the supply to return to normal levels in the affected communities over time.