Dredging Plans to Increase Superacueducto Capacity and Limit Interruptions
Published Aug 13, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día
At a glance
Dredging plans are being designed for the Caonillas and Dos Bocas reservoirs
The goal is to increase the Superacueducto’s capacity and limit interruptions
PREPA is responsible for the reservoirs and the dredging plans
Why this matters: For the metropolitan area, increasing the Superacueducto’s capacity could help alleviate water supply pressures and reduce interruptions, which is crucial for local households and businesses.
The possibility of the Superacueducto providing a greater volume of water to alleviate pressure from consumption in the metropolitan area depends on the capture and transfer capacity of water from the Caonillas and Dos Bocas reservoirs, owned by the Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica (PREPA). Dredging plans are being designed for these reservoirs, which are still in the design phase.
The goal is to increase the Superacueducto’s capacity and limit interruptions in the metropolitan area. PREPA is responsible for the reservoirs, and the dredging plans are a key factor in improving the water supply. The metropolitan area’s water consumption is a significant concern, and the Superacueducto’s capacity is crucial to meeting this demand.
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