Infrastructure

Daily Monitoring: Carraízo Reservoir Rises 13 Centimeters, La Plata Continues to Decline

Published Oct 2, 2026 · via El Nuevo Día

The Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) reported a daily monitoring update on Friday, showing a decrease in the water level of seven reservoirs, while ten others experienced increases and two remained unchanged. The Carraízo reservoir increased by 13 centimeters to 40.60 meters, remaining at a 'security' level, while La Plata decreased by eight centimeters to 43.96 meters, falling under 'operational adjustments'.

Other reservoirs, such as Cidra, Toa Vaca, Río Blanco, and Fajardo, also saw changes in their water levels, with some increasing and others decreasing. The AAA's graph shows the current levels of all monitored reservoirs, with some in 'security', 'operational adjustments', or 'observation' categories. Notable changes include a 27-centimeter decrease in Guineo and a 17-centimeter increase in Guajataca.

The AAA's report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of Puerto Rico's reservoirs.