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Puerto Rico’s rotating water shutoffs

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DevelopingNext check : An announcement that the utility has ended the rotating shutoffs and restored regular water service across affected areas.

Where it stands

Rotating water shutoffs began across Puerto Rico on August 7, leaving hundreds of thousands in and around San Juan without running water for two days at a time. Officials said they could not say when rationing would end; regular service has not been reported restored.

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    1. Update 1Puerto Rico Starts 48-Hour Water Shutoffs With No End Date After Board Chair Quits

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      Puerto Rico Starts 48-Hour Water Shutoffs With No End Date After Board Chair Quits

      More than 180,000 customers face 48-hour shutoffs after San Juan's driest July since 1898, as the utility's board chairman quits and officials offer no end date.

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      • No announced end date for rationing and no public timeline for reservoir recovery.
      • How the rationing zones were chosen and what triggers their release.

    History

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    Who's involved

    Places

    • CupeyCupey, San Juan, Puerto Rico1 report
    • LoízaLoíza, Puerto Rico1 report
    • Puerto RicoPuerto Rico1 report
    • San JuanSan Juan, Puerto Rico1 report

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