The Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) has faced over three decades of fiscal crises, operational problems, failed privatizations, poor planning, and inefficient execution of capital improvement projects. These issues have hindered the stability of the water service that nearly 1.3 million households and businesses in Puerto Rico rely on.
The AAA's struggles have led to the current emergency situation, affecting the production, treatment, and supply of potable water across the island.