The water supply in the Cuban capital, the last week has witnessed several challenges. Irritating advances and obstacles in many areas. Aguas de la Habana has been aware of the problems and working to restore service.
Status of supply systems
At the Rocío supply source, the pumping service was recovered at 1:00 pm Yesterday, the Makarenko source restored its operations at 11:00 am. Later, the Quibú fountain also resumed its operation at 2:40 pm.
The Santa María del Rosario pump, after having stopped its service at 2:20 pm, resumed pumping towards the Town of Santa María del Rosario and the Cruz Verde distribution starting at 5:30 pm
Regarding the Cuatro Camino source, the pumping of equipment 5 and 6 stopped at 2:30 pm Due to no electricity since 6:00 pm, in areas of Guanabacoa such as La Jata, Naranjo, La Lima and others. As well as in Habana del Este and Cotorro, the supply to these areas was completely restored, while the supply in other areas was normalized at 6:00 p.m.
Current work and repairs
Today, elements of the South Aqueduct Brigade, as well as the Rehabilitation Brigade, carry out repair and elimination tasks in a 250 mm conduit located on the Murgas highway, next to the technical building of the José Martí Terminal 3 airport. Also, a health brigade in the municipality of Regla is about to begin maintenance work on the Místlería Blanco drainage system.
On the other hand, in the Cerro municipality, work was carried out to eliminate the flow of drinking water from a leak on San Elías Street, between Paradero and Ferrer. Additionally, in the popular council of Cayo Hueso, Centro Habana municipality, the Centro health brigade was in charge of unclogging an inspection manhole on San José Street, between Oquendo and Soledad.
Finally, and to conclude. Aguas de la Habana indicated that the El Roble supply source, which supplies water to the Boyeros municipality and areas such as Las Cañas, García, Cuervo, Trébol and Trigal, resumed water pumping operations at 9:17 am. At the same time, its users are asked for a little more patience, as the pressure is being restored.
Ensuring water supply
The Company wants to publicly express to the population its commitment to properly report any problem related to the water supply it has expressed and apologizes for the inconvenience caused. It also advocates the unity of its brigades to quickly guarantee supply.
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**Interview with Juan Pérez, Water Resource Manager at Aguas de la Habana**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Juan. As we understand, the water supply situation in Havana and other parts of Cuba has been challenging lately. Can you explain what specific issues have led to the current shortages?
**Juan Pérez:** Thank you for having me. The water shortages we’ve been experiencing are primarily due to a combination of infrastructure issues and intermittent electricity supplies which affect our pumping stations. For instance, some of our key sources like Cuatro Camino have had equipment failures and power outages, leading to a halt in water distribution.
**Interviewer:** That sounds concerning. We’ve heard that some sources, like Rocío and Makarenko, have recently restored their pumping services. Can you tell us what steps you’re taking to improve the situation?
**Juan Pérez:** Yes, we’re actively working to restore service at all our supply points. We managed to bring back operations at Rocío and Makarenko after troubleshooting electrical issues and performing maintenance. Our teams are continuously monitoring the situation, and we’ve also been collaborating with local authorities to expedite repairs and ensure service to the most affected areas.
**Interviewer:** What areas are currently facing the hardest hit in terms of water supply?
**Juan Pérez:** Areas like Guanabacoa, Habana del Este, and Cotorro have been severely affected. Many customers in these regions have gone without water for extended periods. We are prioritizing these areas for repairs and supply restoration.
**Interviewer:** What can residents do in the meantime while waiting for services to resume?
**Juan Pérez:** We advise residents to collect rainwater when possible and use it conservatively. We also encourage them to stay informed through our announcements, as we’ll provide updates on service restoration times.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Juan, for your insights and for the important work you and your team are doing during this crisis. We hope the situation improves soon.
**Juan Pérez:** Thank you for having me and highlighting this crucial issue. We are committed to resolving these challenges as quickly as possible.