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Puerto Rico Reservoirs Maintain Optimal Levels

Published Sep 19, 2026, 10:07 AM ASTvia Metro PR

Why this matters: The stable water levels in Puerto Rico’s reservoirs, including Carraízo and La Plata, ensure a steady water supply for households and communities in the metropolitan area and the north.

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According to the daily report from the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados on September 19, 2026, Puerto Rico’s water reservoir system is in a highly favorable state. All 19 monitored reservoirs are at observation, security, or overflow levels, with none at alert levels. Key reservoirs such as Carraízo and La Plata, which supply the metropolitan area and the north, are at 40.80 meters and 51.30 meters, respectively.

Guineo reservoir in Orocovis is at overflow level. Over the past 24 hours, 11 reservoirs saw increases in their levels, while six had slight reductions, led by Patillas with a 0.04-meter decrease. Two reservoirs, Toa Vaca and Caonillas, remained stable with no variation. The report indicates a positive state for the island’s water reserves.

SourceMetro PR

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