The Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) has not increased the percentage of funds allocated to repair and replace obsolete pipe systems, valves, or connections over the past five years. For 2026, the agency has allocated only 4% of its funds for this purpose, a proportion that is expected to decrease over the next two years.
This comes as the agency faces increasing water loss. According to the AAA, the lack of investment in infrastructure maintenance has contributed to the problem. The agency’s budget allocation for 2026 and the expected decrease in funding for pipe repairs and replacements may exacerbate the issue of water loss in the future.