health
May 8, 2026
Aguas de Cartagena announces rationing to stabilize aqueduct system
In recent weeks, communities in different neighborhoods in Cartagena have reported disruptions in the potable water supply, with low pressure and intermittencies affecting service delivery.
TL;DR
- Aguas de Cartagena is implementing a contingency plan with scheduled service suspensions in some neighborhoods.
- The suspensions are to address low pressure and intermittent water supply issues.
- Factors contributing to the problems include unexpected variations in raw water quality and an increase in illegal connections and demand.
- The company is undertaking medium-term projects to improve service reliability, including network expansion and new conduction lines.
- A major project to expand the network from PTAP El Cerro is set to begin in June, lasting approximately one year.