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The state company Aguas de La Habana reported that on Wednesday, October 8, water service will be interrupted in several areas of the capital due to maintenance and repair work on the pipelines and electrical lines supplying the El Gato supply source.
The cut is scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and will affect the municipalities of La Habana del Este, San Miguel del Padrón, Cotorro, Regla, and Diez de Octubre, according to an official note published by the entity on its Facebook profile.
During the day, the following areas will be without supply:
- Eastern Havana: Alamar, partially Camilo Cienfuegos and the Pan American Village.
- San Miguel del Padrón: Jacomino, Afán, Luyanó Moderno, Juanelo, California, María Cristina, La Rosalía, Monterrey, Dolores, Rocafort, and Núñez.
- Cotorro: Santa María del Rosario and the center of the municipality.
- Rule: Casablanca and partially the lower area.
- October Tenth: Lawton.
Aguas de La Habana explained that the measure is part of the phased hydraulic rehabilitation program for the Eastern System, following the completion of work on the Cuenca Sur main pipeline. According to the organization, the efforts aim to “address the recurring issues” that these areas have faced.
The company stated that the service will be gradually restored once the work is completed and requested "understanding and support" from users, as well as offering apologies for the inconvenience. The official post has comments disabled, which has limited the ability of citizens to express their opinions on the institutional page.
The announcement comes amidst a prolonged water supply crisis in Havana, where tens of thousands of homes continue to be affected by outages and low pressure. The First Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman acknowledged the seriousness of the problem and admitted that the lack of coordination between the hydraulic system and the Electric Union complicates the pumping of water to the population, according to statements made during a working session in the capital.
For its part, the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH) stated that over 300 hydraulic works are being carried out in Cuba with an investment of five billion pesos, although no details were provided. In that report, authorities acknowledged that more than 184,000 residents of Havana are still affected by the lack of water and that alleged "illegal acts" have been reported against the main pipeline of the El Gato system in Mayabeque.
Despite the official announcements and million-dollar investments, the people of Havana continue to suffer from the lack of a basic service that should be guaranteed. The promises of rehabilitation and institutional coordination stand in stark contrast to the daily reality of thousands of families who rely on water trucks, store water in makeshift tanks, and wait, uncertain, for the supply to become stable again.
Frequently Asked Questions about Water Outages in Havana
What are the municipalities affected by the water cut announced for October 8th?
The scheduled water cut on October 8 will affect the municipalities of La Habana del Este, San Miguel del Padrón, Cotorro, Regla, and Diez de Octubre. During the day, the service will be interrupted between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Why was a water cut scheduled in Havana?
The water outage is due to maintenance and repairs on the pipes and electrical lines that supply the El Gato water source. Authorities aim to resolve the repeated disruptions that these areas have experienced.
How does the energy crisis impact the water supply in Havana?
The energy crisis in Havana has severely impacted the water supply, as power outages have halted the pumps of several supply sources. This has left thousands of families without access to drinking water.
What measures has the Cuban government taken in response to the water crisis?
The Cuban government has promised improvements in the coordination between the hydraulic system and the Electric Union, and has made investments in hydraulic works. However, no effective solutions or concrete timelines have been presented to resolve the crisis.
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