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Puerto Rico's Water Crisis

102 updates over 93 days — last updated Sep 21, 2026

Where things stand

Day 45 of the metro rotation plan · interruptions paused since Sep 2 · AAA chart of September 21

Carraízoseguridad
40.79 m
Down 2 cm since yesterday
1.09 m above the observación line
La Plataajustes
44.70 m
Up 4 cm since yesterday
4.20 m above the control line
Cidraobservación
400.54 m
Unchanged since yesterday
0.31 m above the ajustes line

How it got here

Newest first

September44 updates

  1. Oasis in the midst of drought: Efforts to conserve Guayama's thermal water wells

    via Primera Hora

    In Guayama, Puerto Rico, José 'Moncho' Mazo has been working to conserve the town's thermal water wells, specifically the Pozos de Virella, which are a historic site and provide potable water.

  2. Puerto Rico Reservoirs Maintain Optimal Levels

    via Metro PR

    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.

  3. Water Service Interrupted in Ciales Due to Pumping Station Failure

    via AAA (X)

    The AAA reports that personnel have been mobilized to inspect the Pozas 2 pumping station in Ciales after a failure was reported. As work is done to address the issue, customers in the Pozas neighborhood and surrounding communities are experiencing an…

  4. 8 daily reservoir readings · Sep 1 – Sep 19
    1. Carraízo Rises to 40.80 Meters
    2. Carraízo Back in the Seguridad Band
    3. Carraízo Rises to 39.25 Meters
    4. Carraízo Rises to 39.02 Meters
    5. Carraízo at 38.87 Meters
    6. Carraízo at 39.01 Meters
    7. Carraízo Rises to 39.11 Meters
    8. Carraízo Rises to 37.20 Meters

  5. Governor Touts Carraízo Reservoir Rise, Cites Cloud-Seeding Skeptics

    via Metro PR

    Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González posted a social media video discussing rising water levels at the Carraízo reservoir following recent rains, referencing cloud-seeding efforts and urging citizens to remain prudent with water use.

  6. Hatillo Mayor Slams AAA as 60% of Town Left Without Water

    via Metro PR

    Hatillo Mayor Carlos Román Román criticized AAA executive president Luis González Delgado over a water outage affecting roughly 60% of the municipality's population, concentrated in five neighborhoods: Carrizales, Corvocado, Pajuil, Campo Alegre and Buena…

  7. Drought Watch: 60 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 36 Municipios

    via 787 Daily

    The US Drought Monitor map dated September 15 puts 60 of 78 municipios in at least moderate drought (D1). The worst tier, D3 extreme drought, covers 36 of them, led by Canóvanas, Carolina and Culebra.

  8. Relief for La Plata Reservoir After Recent Rains

    via Telemundo PR

    The La Plata reservoir in Comerío, Puerto Rico, experienced a slight increase in its water level after recent rains, reaching 40.40 meters as of 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA).

  9. AAA and Union Reach Progress on Pay Classification Plan

    via Metro PR

    The Unión Independiente Auténtica de Empleados de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (UIA-AAA) announced Thursday that negotiations with the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) on the Classification and Compensation Plan (PCR) for…

  10. San Juan Residents Still Face Low Water Pressure Despite End of Rationing

    via WAPA TV

    A San Juan community served by the Carraízo reservoir continues to suffer from low water pressure, even though the utility has officially ended water rationing. Residents say the low pressure prevents normal daily tasks like doing laundry or bathing.

  11. AAA to Issue First Water Outage Credits by End of September

    via Radio Isla

    Puerto Rico Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez urged customers of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) who have experienced prolonged water service interruptions to request bill adjustments, noting the first credits should be issued by the end of…

  12. Rainfall Eases Extreme Drought Slightly Across Puerto Rico

    via Primera Hora

    Rain from tropical waves last week slightly eased Puerto Rico's extreme drought, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report published Thursday. Extreme drought coverage fell from 39.49% to 37.14% of the island's territory, though more rain is needed in the…

  13. Carraízo Reservoir Rises 83 cm, Returns to 'Safe' Level

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Carraízo Reservoir in Puerto Rico rose 83 centimeters on Thursday, reaching the 'safe' water level for the first time in two months, according to El Nuevo Día.

  14. Water Utility Union UIA to Meet AAA Thursday Before Possible Strike Vote Activation

    via El Nuevo Día

    José Cajigas Romero, president of the Unión Independiente Auténtica (UIA), issued an ultimatum to Puerto Rico's Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) to address union proposals on its Classification and Compensation Plan before the executive committee activates…

  15. Gov. González Backs AAA President Amid Water Crisis, Addresses Senate Tensions

    via El Nuevo Día

    Governor Jenniffer González defended keeping Luis González Delgado as president of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA), saying she asked him to stay during the crisis: "En los momentos más duros le pedí que se quede al mando.

  16. Water Week in Review: Carraízo Up 20 cm, September 6–September 13

    via 787 Daily

    The week of September 6–September 13 on AAA's reservoir charts: Carraízo up 20 cm, La Plata down 26 cm. The numbers first, then what they add up to. At a glance Carraízo Sep 6 → Sep 13 38.94 → 39.14 m observación band today Net change +20 cm 2.9 cm a day on…

  17. Guineo Reservoir Exceeds Overflow Level

    via Metro PR

    According to the Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico's Daily Reservoir Level Monitoring report, the Guineo reservoir in Orocovis has exceeded its overflow threshold, reaching 902.41 meters above sea level, surpassing the 902.21 meters threshold.

  18. Fiscal Board Delays Governor's Request to Fund Well Reactivation Amid Drought Emergency

    via Primera Hora

    Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board (Junta de Supervisión Fiscal) has not immediately granted Governor Jenniffer González Colón's request to use $9,688,345 from the Emergency Reserve to evaluate, rehabilitate and reactivate five existing…

  19. Reservoir Levels Rise Ahead of Rain-Free Weekend in Puerto Rico

    via Primera Hora

    Twelve of the 19 reservoirs monitored by the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) showed increases in their levels on Friday, ahead of a rain-free weekend in Puerto Rico.

  20. Drought Watch: 61 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 39 Municipios

    via 787 Daily

    The US Drought Monitor map dated September 8 puts 61 of 78 municipios in at least moderate drought (D1). The worst tier, D3 extreme drought, covers 39 of them, led by Aibonito, Canóvanas and Carolina.

  21. AAA Rules Out Large-Scale Desalination as Viable Solution for Future Water Crises

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) told legislators during a public hearing at the House of Representatives on Thursday that, under current conditions, large-scale desalination is not technically or economically justifiable as a solution for…

  22. AAA Begins Cloud Seeding to Combat Drought in Puerto Rico

    via Primera Hora

    The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) launched a cloud-seeding program as part of measures to fight drought on the island. AAA Executive President Luis González Delgado said the initiative was evaluated starting in August, with the first…

  23. Carraízo and La Plata Reservoirs Receive Insufficient Rainfall

    via WAPA TV

    Despite significant rainfall in areas such as Vega Baja, San Sebastián, Arecibo, Cayey, and Río Grande, the Carraízo and La Plata reservoirs did not receive sufficient water today.

  24. Hundreds Protest AAA Over Ongoing Water Service Failures in Santurce

    via El Nuevo Día

    Hundreds of people protested Monday morning in Santurce over failures in service by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA). The demonstration, organized by the coalition "Exigimos Agua," was called for 9:00 a.m.

  25. Sediment Buildup in Reservoirs Limits Puerto Rico's Water Storage Capacity

    via WAPA TV

    A report highlights that sediment accumulation in several of Puerto Rico's reservoirs has, over the years, reduced water storage capacity and threatens water security.

  26. La Plata and Cidra Reservoirs Remain at 'Adjustment' Levels

    via Primera Hora

    The La Plata and Cidra reservoirs in Puerto Rico remain at 'adjustment' levels after their water levels decreased, according to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.

  27. Study of 'Forever Chemicals' in Puerto Rico's Rivers and Reservoirs to be Expanded

    via El Nuevo Día

    Researchers from two of the main campuses of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) are preparing to expand their study of 'químicos eternos' (forever chemicals) in Puerto Rico's rivers and reservoirs to new tributaries.

  28. Daily Monitoring: 10 Reservoirs Show Water Level Declines Amid Drought

    via El Nuevo Día

    According to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority's (AAA) daily chart, 10 reservoirs recorded reductions in their water reserves over the past 24 hours as drought conditions continue to affect Puerto Rico.

  29. Drought Watch: 65 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 40 Municipios

    via 787 Daily

    The US Drought Monitor map dated September 1 puts 65 of 78 municipios in at least moderate drought (D1). The worst tier, D3 extreme drought, covers 40 of them, led by Aibonito, Canóvanas and Carolina.

  30. Embalses.app: Hourly Updates on Puerto Rico's Reservoir Water Levels

    via WAPA TV

    A new public and free portal, Embalses.app, provides hourly updates on the water levels of Puerto Rico's 19 reservoirs, using data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

  31. Army Corps grants 5-year permit for dry dredging of Carraízo reservoir

    via El Nuevo Día

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a five-year permit allowing Puerto Rico's government to carry out dry dredging of the Carraízo reservoir, located between Trujillo Alto and Gurabo.

  32. AAA: Carraízo Reservoir Levels Rising, Hopes to Reach Safety Threshold

    via Radio Isla

    Luis González, president of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA), reported that the Carraízo reservoir's water level continues on a rising trend and expressed confidence it will keep increasing.

  33. Government Unsure if Wells to Boost San Juan Water Supply Are Safe for Consumption

    via El Nuevo Día

    Facing drought conditions that have pushed the main reservoirs serving Puerto Rico's metropolitan area into "observation" and "operational adjustment" status, the government is considering rehabilitating wells in the northern region of Puerto Rico as an…

  34. Meteorologist Warns Drought Will Persist Despite Reservoir Improvement

    via Telemundo PR

    Ernesto Morales of the National Weather Service warned Wednesday that despite recent rains improving reservoir levels enough to pause water rationing for customers of the Carraízo reservoir, Puerto Rico's drought conditions still pose a risk.

  35. AAA Employee Reprimanded for Allowing Citizens to Observe Water Valve Opening

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) took disciplinary actions against employee Goyo Martínez after he opened a valve in Río Piedras to restore water service to residents in Santurce, in the presence of members from the Coalición Exigimos Agua.

  36. AAA Announces Resignations of Two High-Ranking Officials

    via Primera Hora

    The Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) announced the resignation of two high-ranking officials: Vice President of Administration Karim del Valle Gregory and Vice President of Planning and Corporate Strategy Moisés Lugo Molina.

  37. Governor Announces Temporary Pause to Water Rationing for Carraízo Customers

    via Radio Isla

    Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced Tuesday afternoon, via social media alongside Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana, a temporary pause to the water rationing plan affecting thousands of customers served by the Carraízo reservoir.

August29 updates

  1. Puerto Rico Reservoirs Losing Up to a Third of Storage Capacity, Study Finds

    via El Nuevo Día

  2. 6 daily reservoir readings · Aug 13 – Aug 30
    1. Carraízo at 37.07 Meters
    2. Carraízo at 37.26 Meters
    3. Carraízo at 37.34 Meters
    4. Carraízo at 37.46 Meters
    5. Day Nine: Carraízo Down Another 3 Centimeters
    6. Day Six: Carraízo Rose 26 Centimeters

  3. San Juan Court Warns AAA Over Possible Breach of Water Supply Agreements

    via El Nuevo Día

  4. Drought in Puerto Rico to Persist and Worsen

    via Centro de Periodismo Investigativo

  5. Excavator Stolen from AAA Plant in Barceloneta

    via Primera Hora

  6. Puerto Rico Announces Federal Aid for Farmers Affected by Drought

    via El Nuevo Día

  7. Extreme Drought Worsens Across Puerto Rico, Now Affects 34 Municipalities

    via Primera Hora

  8. Carraízo Slips 6 Centimeters

    via 787 Daily

  9. Local Ice Producers Ask Health Dept. to Revoke Import Exemption Amid Drought

    via NotiUno

  10. Carraízo Falls 7 Centimeters

    via 787 Daily

  11. Draft of New Drought Protocol in Hands of Energy Czar

    via El Nuevo Día

  12. Loíza Mayor Demands Governor Replace AAA Management Over Water Crisis

    via Radio Isla

  13. Four Days Into Rationing: What AAA's Own Charts Show — and Where the Rain Is

    via 787 Daily

  14. Puerto Rico's Secretary of State Admits Communication Gap Between Mayors and Water Utility AAA

    via El Nuevo Día

  15. La Plata Reservoir Sees 60-Centimeter Drop in One Week

    via El Nuevo Día

  16. Scientific Committee Not Activated Despite Ongoing Drought

    via El Nuevo Día

  17. Will Cloud Seeding Alleviate Puerto Rico's Drought?

    via Primera Hora

  18. A Crisis in Broad Daylight: The AAA's Path to Today's Emergency

    via El Nuevo Día

  19. Dry Dredging to be Assessed at Carraízo Reservoir

    via WAPA TV

  20. The Water Is Now Rationed: How Puerto Rico Got Here and What the Plan Means for You

    via 787 Daily

  21. Drought Choking Puerto Rico's Agriculture May Lead to Higher Consumer Prices

    via Metro PR

  22. Daily Monitoring of Reservoirs: Water Reserves in Puerto Rico

    via El Nuevo Día

  23. Government to Continue Dredging Reservoirs to Mitigate Drought

    via WAPA TV

  24. Second AAA Reservoir Falls to Operational Adjustment Level

    via El Nuevo Día

Earlier29 updates

  1. July · 21 updates

    1. AAA President Rejects 'Impasse' with San Juan Municipality Over Water Management Priorities

      via El Nuevo Día

    2. Puerto Rico to Declare State of Emergency Due to Drought

      via El Nuevo Día

    3. Rainfall from Trough Leaves Up to 2 Inches in Some Areas, But Drought Persists

      via El Nuevo Día

    4. AAA to Give Update on Puerto Rico Drought Situation

      via Telemundo PR

    5. AAA to Adjust Bills for Customers Without Water Service in June

      via El Nuevo Día

    6. Drought Puts Water Supply at Risk in Six Municipalities

      via La Perla del Sur

    7. Six Puerto Rico Towns May Face Water Rationing Amid Drought and Heat

      via Primera Hora

    8. PR Bill Would Give Automatic Credit on Water Bills for Outages Over 24 Hours

      via Telemundo PR

    9. Puerto Rico Reservoir Levels Continue to Decline; Two Under Observation

      via Primera Hora

    10. New AAA outage: Santurce residents left without water again, with no explanation

      via El Nuevo Día

    11. Residential Cistern Demand Doubles Amid Water Crisis

      via El Nuevo Día

    12. San Juan Residents Protest Water Outages with Pot-Banging and Honking

      via El Nuevo Día

    13. About 22,000 Customers Still Without Water Between Metro Area and Isabela

      via El Nuevo Día

    14. More Puerto Rico Towns Fall Into Severe Drought Category

      via Primera Hora

    15. 188,000 Customers Without Water in Metro Area as AAA Repair Falls Behind Schedule

      via El Nuevo Día

    16. PR Governor Warns 13 Municipalities Could Face Water Rationing Amid Drought

      via El Nuevo Día

    17. AAA Announces Works that Will Cause Water Service Interruptions in Metro, North, and South Regions

      via El Nuevo Día

    18. Carraízo and Three Other Reservoirs Under Observation Due to Dry Conditions

      via El Nuevo Día

    19. AAA Rules Out E. Coli Presence in Water Distributed from Canóvanas Plant

      via El Nuevo Día

    20. Essential LUMA and AAA Improvements in Carraízo to Affect Electricity and Water Services

      via El Nuevo Día

    21. Moderate Drought Nearly Doubles in Puerto Rico After a Week of Little Rain

      via El Nuevo Día

  2. June · 8 updates

    1. Loíza Faces Water Crisis Amid Baseball Tournament

      via Primera Hora

    2. AAA Halts Operations at Canóvanas Water Filtration Plant Due to Suspicious Substance

      via El Nuevo Día

    3. Several Puerto Rico Municipalities Experience Severe Drought

      via Primera Hora

    4. AAA Evaluates Scheduled Water Interruptions Due to Drought

      via El Nuevo Día

    5. Mayors of Loíza and Canóvanas Await Response from AAA on Water Rationing

      via El Nuevo Día

    6. Thousands of Families Remain Without Water Due to AAA Crisis

      via El Nuevo Día

    7. Repair Work Completed on 48-Inch Pipe in Bayamón

      via El Nuevo Día

    8. San Juan Invests $1 Million to Install Cisterns in Up to 400 Homes Affected by Water Crisis

      via Primera Hora

Every update is here, newest first: this month in full, the month before it as headlines, earlier months a line each. Dates are Puerto Rico time.

Still open

  • Carraízo: whether the rise survives a dry week — this week's gain came with 3.59 in of rain nearby.
  • La Plata: whether the rise survives a dry week — this week's gain came with 1.34 in of rain nearby.
  • Cidra: whether the rise survives a dry week — this week's gain came with 4.45 in of rain nearby.

Who is involved

Counted across this story’s own 102 articles. Names link to everything the archive holds on them; towns and reservoirs have their own pages instead.