The company Aguas de La Habana has announced the suspension of water services in certain parts of the capital due to significant leaks detected in the main pipeline. According to the company aligned with the regime, this step is "essential" to address one of the system's most critical weaknesses and to enhance the supply from the central system once repairs are completed.
The decision was anticipated and communicated through the company's official channels. Aguas de La Habana has assured residents that updates on the repair progress and service restoration will be provided through these platforms. Collaborating with EMAROHO and other construction firms, under the oversight of the Delegation of Hydraulic Resources and the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH), the company is preparing for intervention on the Cuenca Sur pipeline to "minimize" the disruption duration in the city's center once the stoppage becomes unavoidable.
Efforts to Mitigate Water Service Disruption
The logistical operation, which involves earthmoving, resource relocation, and setting up conditions for a swift and effective intervention, aims to expedite preparatory works and stabilize the water supply after corrective measures are applied. Images released by the company highlight the historical decay of the infrastructure, plagued by frequent breakages and leaks that jeopardize service reliability.
The focus of the repairs is on the 78-inch pipeline that supplies the central area of Havana. While no specific dates for full restoration have been provided, the company has reiterated its commitment to keeping the public informed about the repair progress and service resumption.
Public Outcry Over Water Shortages
Some neighborhoods in Havana have been without potable water for over 30 days. Residents have taken to the streets in protest. Frustrated by a month without water service and during another blackout, the people of La Loma de Fumero in the Regla municipality expressed their dissatisfaction by banging pots and chanting against the authorities' neglect.
This public outcry underscores the breakdown of basic services in Cuba, with a shattered water supply, endless blackouts due to energy shortages, garbage piling up on every corner, and an administration unable to provide solutions.
Understanding Havana's Water Crisis
What caused the suspension of water services in Havana?
The suspension was caused by significant leaks detected in the main pipeline, prompting necessary repairs to address critical weaknesses in the system.
How long have some areas in Havana been without water?
Certain neighborhoods in Havana have been without potable water for over 30 days, leading to public protests.
What measures are being taken to resolve the water crisis?
Aguas de La Habana is working with EMAROHO and other firms to repair the main pipeline, with logistical operations to expedite the process and minimize disruption.