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Garzas Reservoir Exceeds the Spilling Band, While Carraízo and La Plata Register Declines

Published Oct 15, 2026, 7:29 AM ASTvia El Vocero

At a glance

  • The Garzas reservoir exceeded the Spilling band, with a water level of 736.09 meters
  • Ten reservoirs, including Toa Vaca and Fajardo, saw increases in their water levels
  • The Carraízo and La Plata reservoirs registered declines, with water levels of 40.85 meters and 43.47 meters, respectively

Why this matters: For Puerto Rico households and communities, the changes in reservoir water levels can impact the island’s water supply and flood risk, particularly in areas surrounding the reservoirs.

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In Puerto Rico, the Garzas reservoir in Adjuntas exceeded the Spilling band, according to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA). The reservoir’s water level reached 736.09 meters, surpassing the Safe band of 733.04 meters. Meanwhile, the Carraízo reservoir in Trujillo Alto and the La Plata reservoir registered declines, with water levels of 40.85 meters and 43.47 meters, respectively.

Ten other reservoirs, including Toa Vaca, Fajardo, Guineo, and Guayabal, saw increases in their water levels, while others, such as Patillas, Matrullas, Loco, and Guajataca, registered declines. The Cidra reservoir remained below the Watch band, with a water level of 400.65 meters. The AAA monitors the water levels of these reservoirs daily.

In context (787daily, from public data)

  • Fajardo

    31,489Census estimate, 2020–20241772Founded29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²)Area
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