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Governor Orders Two-Day Water Shutoffs for 180,000

8/15/2026

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Governor Jenniffer González ordered two-day water shutoffs, affecting about 180,000 households.
The shutoffs follow July’s record drought, which left 68% of the island without rain.
PRASA placed San Juan and Carolina municipalities on rotating schedules that cut water three to four days per week through August.
PRASA reduced withdrawals, said Carraizo Reservoir’s level fell, 65% of water is lost to leaks, noted residents protested, citing 118 outage days in 2026.

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Governor Jenniffer González ordered two-day water shutoffs, affecting about 180,000 households.
The shutoffs follow July’s record drought, which left 68% of the island without rain.
PRASA placed San Juan and Carolina municipalities on rotating schedules that cut water three to four days per week through August.
PRASA reduced withdrawals, said Carraizo Reservoir’s level fell, 65% of water is lost to leaks, noted residents protested, citing 118 outage days in 2026.