National Guard boosts water delivery

The Puerto Rico National Guard is providing direct support to PRASA.

By The Star Staff

The Puerto Rico National Guard has activated personnel and specialized equipment to assist the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) in distributing potable water to several municipalities affected by service interruptions.

“The Puerto Rico National Guard is providing direct support to PRASA, with a distribution capacity of approximately 48,000 gallons per day using six Hippo-type vehicles,” said Colonel Carlos Rivera Román, Puerto Rico’s Adjutant General, in a written statement.

Efforts are concentrated in Canóvanas, Carolina, Corozal, Guaynabo, Loíza, Naranjito, Trujillo Alto, Vega Alta, and areas of San Juan, where access to drinking water has been compromised.

“All our tanks have been certified by PRASA and the Department of Health, ensuring the water we deliver to our communities is safe and of high quality. I remain in constant communication with PRASA President Luis González to ensure our efforts align with the Authority’s priorities,” Rivera Román added.

The activation follows Executive Order OE-2025-044 issued Wednesday by Governor Jenniffer González Colón, as part of emergency measures to address the ongoing water crisis affecting thousands of residents across the island.