Añatuya residents demand solutions for persistent water leaks

Residents and local officials in Añatuya are demanding urgent and permanent repairs from the utility company Aguas de Santiago due to persistent water pipe leaks across the city. The leaks have caused significant flooding in streets and sidewalks, affecting residential areas, commercial zones, and locations near health centers.

Local businesses report that the standing water hinders customer access and complicates daily operations. Additionally, the constant leaks are causing physical deterioration of the roads, creating mud and potholes, and wasting essential potable water. While municipal employees are working to drain the accumulated water to facilitate traffic, officials note that these are only temporary measures that do not address the underlying infrastructure issues.

Frustrated by what they describe as temporary patches rather than long-term solutions, community members are organizing formal complaints against Aguas de Santiago to demand decisive action.