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October 2026
Oct 1–7
- Daily Water Watch: AAA Changes the Rationing Plan
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.77 m for Carraízo, 3.54 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
September 2026
Sep 29–30
- Daily Monitoring: 11 Reservoirs Register Declines, Including Carraízo and La Plata
For Puerto Rico households and communities, the water levels in these reservoirs are crucial for ensuring a stable water supply, especially during periods of drought or high demand.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.13 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.81 m for Carraízo, 3.63 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 40.53 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.83 m for Carraízo, 3.72 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Senator Expresses Reservations About AAA's 50% Discount on Water Bills
For the residents of Carolina, the 50% discount on water bills may not be enough to compensate for the disruptions caused by the 'valvuleo' issue, which left many without water in June.
- AAA Allocates Only 4% of Funds to Repair Pipes as Water Loss Increases
For Puerto Rico's households and communities, the lack of investment in pipe repairs and replacements may lead to increased water loss and disruptions in service, affecting daily life and the island's economy.
Sep 22–28
- Governor Announces Credit for 37,000 AAA Customers Affected by Water Service Outages
For households and businesses in San Juan, Carolina, and Loíza, this credit provides relief from recent water service outages, which have impacted daily life and economic activity.
- Request to Rehabilitate Water Wells Remains with Fiscal Supervision Board
The rehabilitation of these four water wells is crucial for the metropolitan area's water supply, which could impact local households and businesses.
- Drought Committee Keeps Rationing Plans Inactive
For Puerto Rico households and communities, continued water conservation efforts are crucial to minimize the impact of decreasing water levels, particularly in the metropolitan area.
- La Plata Reservoir Drops 8 Centimeters Amid Ongoing Drought
The continued decline in reservoir levels, including La Plata, poses a risk to Puerto Rico's water supply, particularly in the face of the ongoing drought and 'El Niño' phenomenon.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 40.58 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.88 m for Carraízo, 3.81 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Carraízo Reservoir Reaches Highest Safety Level, La Plata Drops
The water levels in these reservoirs are crucial for the island's water supply and affect the daily lives of Puerto Ricans.
- UIA Approves Proposed Salary Increase for AAA Employees
The salary increase approval affects the livelihoods of AAA employees and may impact the corporation's ability to recruit and retain staff, potentially influencing the quality of services provided to communities in Puerto Rico.
- The Week in Puerto Rico: Reconstruction Blame, Bank Liquidation Order
A Sunday reading of the week for people who live here or are moving here: what moved on water, power, government and daily life, with the numbers behind it.
- Water Week in Review: Carraízo Down 18 cm, September 20–September 27
What the week changed is the distance to the next band line — 0.93 m for Carraízo, 3.89 m for La Plata — and the pace at which it is closing or opening.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.47 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.97 m for Carraízo, 3.97 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- AAA Coordinates Repair of Leak in Camuy Water System
For residents of Camuy and surrounding areas, the interruption of water service affects daily life and household needs.
- Drought Watch: 53 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 12 Municipios
USDM categories are a weekly expert synthesis of drought indicators, not a rainfall total; municipio shares are area-weighted, and reservoir levels are AAA's published chart readings.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.56 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.98 m for Carraízo, 4.06 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.63 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.98 m for Carraízo, 4.13 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 40.70 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 1.00 m for Carraízo, 4.18 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- AAA Says East-Side Rationing Ended Two Weeks Ago. The Towns Say No One Told Them
What AAA's president said on air, and the mayors' accounts, are as reported by Radio Isla; AAA has published no notice of the east-side plan's start, its sectors or its end, so the start date and the areas it covered are not known. Plant outages are from AAA's own posts on X, read through September 22.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 40.75 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 1.05 m for Carraízo, 4.22 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
Sep 15–21
- AAA Customers May Receive Credit for Deficient Service by End of Month
For households in affected areas like San Juan, Loíza, and Carolina, the credit for deficient service may provide some relief, but the ongoing drought and water rationing continue to impact daily life.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata Rises to 44.70 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 1.09 m for Carraízo, 4.20 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- The Week in Puerto Rico: Hospital Association Warns 700,000–1 Million Puerto Ricans…
A Sunday reading of the week for people who live here or are moving here: what moved on water, power, government and daily life, with the numbers behind it.
- Water Week in Review: Carraízo Up 167 cm, September 13–September 20
What the week changed is the distance to the next band line — 1.11 m for Carraízo, 4.16 m for La Plata — and the pace at which it is closing or opening.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 40.80 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 1.10 m for Carraízo, 4.11 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Drought Watch: 60 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 36 Municipios
USDM categories are a weekly expert synthesis of drought indicators, not a rainfall total; municipio shares are area-weighted, and reservoir levels are AAA's published chart readings.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 40.64 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.94 m for Carraízo, 3.90 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Back in the Seguridad Band
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.36 m for Carraízo, 3.86 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- AAA's Cloud-Seeding Contract Called Void as Utility Admits Employees Manipulated Valves
Whether the contract stands decides who is accountable for $400,000 of drought spending. The valve admission is the more serious thread: it concerns deliberate interference with drinking-water service during a rationing emergency, and no findings have been published.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 44.40 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.73 m for Carraízo, 3.90 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- AAA Will Credit About 37,000 Water Bills, and the Senate Says That Is Too Few
Figures are as reported by the AAA and by senators at public hearings; 787 Daily has not independently verified how many credits have actually been applied. The Senate hearing on Resolutions 543 and 560 was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on September 15 and its outcome is not yet reflected here.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 39.25 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.75 m for Carraízo, 3.96 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
Sep 8–14
- Carraízo and La Plata Reservoirs Start the Week with Increased Water Levels
The increased water levels in Carraízo and La Plata reservoirs may alleviate water rationing concerns for households and communities that rely on these reservoirs for their water supply.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata Rises to 44.40 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.66 m for Carraízo, 3.90 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- The Week in Puerto Rico: Carraízo Up 0.18 m, Rationing Still Paused
A Sunday reading of the week for people who live here or are moving here: what moved on water, power, government and daily life, with the numbers behind it.
- Water Week in Review: Carraízo Up 20 cm, September 6–September 13
What the week changed is the distance to the next band line — 0.64 m for Carraízo, 3.76 m for La Plata — and the pace at which it is closing or opening.
- Mixed Results for Puerto Rico's Reservoirs
The water levels in Puerto Rico's reservoirs impact the island's water supply and rationing, with some areas currently under rationing due to low water levels.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata Rises to 44.25 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.69 m for Carraízo, 3.75 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Drought Watch: 61 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 39 Municipios
USDM categories are a weekly expert synthesis of drought indicators, not a rainfall total; municipio shares are area-weighted, and reservoir levels are AAA's published chart readings.
- Daily Water Watch: Cidra Back in the Observación Band
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.70 m for Carraízo, 3.64 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 39.07 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.57 m for Carraízo, 3.74 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 39.02 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.52 m for Carraízo, 3.82 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 38.83 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.33 m for Carraízo, 3.90 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
Sep 1–7
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 38.87 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.37 m for Carraízo, 3.96 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- The Week in Puerto Rico: Carraízo Up 1.87 m, Rationing Still Paused
A Sunday reading of the week for people who live here or are moving here: what moved on water, power, government and daily life, with the numbers behind it.
- Water Week in Review: Carraízo Up 187 cm, August 30–September 6
What the week changed is the distance to the next band line — 0.44 m for Carraízo, 4.02 m for La Plata — and the pace at which it is closing or opening.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 38.94 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.44 m for Carraízo, 4.02 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Drought Watch: 65 Municipios in Drought, Extreme in 40 Municipios
USDM categories are a weekly expert synthesis of drought indicators, not a rainfall total; municipio shares are area-weighted, and reservoir levels are AAA's published chart readings.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 39.01 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.51 m for Carraízo, 4.04 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Steady at 39.09 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.59 m for Carraízo, 4.07 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 39.11 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.61 m for Carraízo, 4.09 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Water Watch Review: 26 Days of Metro Rationing, by the Numbers
What the week changed is the distance to the next band line — 0.42 m for Carraízo, 4.09 m for La Plata — and the pace at which it is closing or opening.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Back in the Observación Band
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.42 m for Carraízo, 4.09 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- AAA Announces Resignations of Two High-Ranking Officials
The crisis facing the AAA, including water rationing and potential labor conflicts, has significant implications for households and communities across Puerto Rico, particularly in the San Juan metropolitan area.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 37.20 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.20 m for Carraízo, 4.09 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
August 2026
Aug 29–31
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo Rises to 37.14 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.14 m for Carraízo, 4.17 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.07 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.07 m for Carraízo, 4.22 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata Enters the Ajustes Band
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.14 m for Carraízo, 4.33 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
Aug 22–28
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.20 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.20 m for Carraízo, 0.03 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.26 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.26 m for Carraízo, 0.14 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 45.15 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.30 m for Carraízo, 0.25 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: La Plata at 45.23 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.32 m for Carraízo, 0.33 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Excavator Stolen from AAA Plant in Barceloneta
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.34 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.34 m for Carraízo, 0.38 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.41 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.41 m for Carraízo, 0.45 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.46 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.46 m for Carraízo, 0.52 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
Aug 15–21
- Daily Water Watch: Carraízo at 37.52 Meters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.52 m for Carraízo, 0.59 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Carraízo Slips 6 Centimeters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.57 m for Carraízo, 0.65 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Carraízo Down 6 Centimeters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.63 m for Carraízo, 0.72 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Carraízo Falls 7 Centimeters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.69 m for Carraízo, 0.81 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- 6 Centimeters Off Carraízo Overnight
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.76 m for Carraízo, 0.90 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Day Nine: Carraízo Down Another 3 Centimeters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.82 m for Carraízo, 0.98 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Day Eight: La Plata Down Another 7 Centimeters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.85 m for Carraízo, 1.05 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
Aug 8–14
- Day Seven: Carraízo Rose 7 Centimeters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.86 m for Carraízo, 1.12 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Day Six: Carraízo Rose 26 Centimeters
The number that matters is the gap to the next band line: 0.79 m for Carraízo, 1.21 m for La Plata. Straight-line dates move every day — the daily check is the point.
- Day Five: The Rain Arrived — and Carraízo Rose for the First Time
One good day of rain bought Carraízo roughly two days against the control line — the gap is 53 centimeters now, and the straight-line date slips from August 19–20 to around August 22 if the old pace resumes. Whether tonight's 60% chance delivers, and how much of the surge still drains in, decides if this was a turning point or a pause.
- UIA Union Plans 24-Hour Strike at Puerto Rico's Water Authority Over Wages
The strike could potentially disrupt the operations of the water production plants, affecting the public water supply in Puerto Rico, which is already under strain due to rationing.
- Four Days Into Rationing: What AAA's Own Charts Show — and Where the Rain Is
If Carraízo keeps its current pace it reaches the control band around August 19–20, the territory where AAA's published Phase 2 — one day of water, three without — stops being hypothetical. The next few days of rain, or the lack of it, decide whether that clock keeps running.
- La Plata Reservoir Sees 60-Centimeter Drop in One Week
The water level reductions in these reservoirs may impact the water supply for hundreds of thousands of customers in various municipalities, including Bayamón, Dorado, Guaynabo, and San Juan.
Aug 1–7
- A Crisis in Broad Daylight: The AAA's Path to Today's Emergency
The instability of the AAA's water service affects the daily lives of nearly 1.3 million households and businesses in Puerto Rico, putting the island's most basic needs at risk.
- The Water Is Now Rationed: How Puerto Rico Got Here and What the Plan Means for You
Roughly 180,000 AAA customers are living on a two-days-on, two-days-off water schedule, and the plan's own next phase is harsher — knowing your zone, the switch calendar, and the mitigation resources is now a daily necessity for the metro area.
- Lawsuit Alleges Fraud in AAA Projects Under Federal Monitoring
The outcome of this lawsuit may impact the completion of critical infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico, which are essential for providing safe and reliable water services to residents.
- Daily Monitoring of Reservoirs: Water Reserves in Puerto Rico
For Puerto Rico, monitoring reservoir levels is crucial to understanding the island's water availability and anticipating potential water management measures, which can impact daily life and the economy.
- Second AAA Reservoir Falls to Operational Adjustment Level
The decline in reservoir levels affects the water supply for thousands of clients in several municipalities, highlighting the impact of the drought on Puerto Rico's water resources.
- Can Water Be Desalinated in Puerto Rico? Experts Explain the Challenges
For Puerto Rico, effective management of its existing water sources is crucial to meet the island's needs without incurring the high costs of desalination, which could impact local households and the economy.
July 2026
Jul 29–31
- AAA President Rejects 'Impasse' with San Juan Municipality Over Water Management Priorities
For San Juan residents, the prioritization of water outlet repairs and conservation by the AAA may impact the availability of water during the ongoing drought.
Jul 8–14
- Water Crisis: Municipalities Face Million-Dollar Expenses Due to Service Failures
Puerto Rico's water infrastructure has been a longstanding concern
- Coamo Mayor Points to Unchecked Development as Cause of Water Problems
Puerto Rico's water infrastructure is vulnerable to droughts and strain from development.
Jul 1–7
- Hundreds of Families in Vieques Left Without Water
Water service disruptions are a significant concern in Puerto Rico, particularly during hurricane season.
- Carraízo and Three Other Reservoirs Under Observation Due to Dry Conditions
Puerto Rico's water supply is a concern due to its reliance on reservoirs and vulnerability to drought.
- AAA Rules Out E. Coli Presence in Water Distributed from Canóvanas Plant
Water safety is a concern in Puerto Rico due to its history of infrastructure challenges.
June 2026
Jun 22–28
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