Puerto Rico is experiencing a water crisis.
History
Water infrastructure has had a "lack of maintenance and upkeeping", with around 60% of water "lost due to leaks and other infrastructural issues".
On July 31, 2026, Governor Jenniffer González-Colón declared a state of emergency.
On August 7, 2026, water rationing began officially as the Carraízo reservoir depleted during the ongoing drought.
See also Climate change in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority
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