Dominican Republic and Peru roll out large‑scale water and sanitation projects

The Dominican Republic’s National Institute of Potable Water and Sewerage (INAPA) inaugurated a major sanitary sewer system in Boca Chica, installing 250 km of pipe, eight pumping stations and a treatment plant to serve about 220,000 residents. In the same country, INAPA also began constructing a new potable‑water supply line for the Jicomé area of Valverde, targeting roughly 5,000 people.

In Peru, the Antapaccay‑funded water‑works in Espinar brought new reservoirs, pipelines and distribution upgrades to more than 3,100 families across 15 neighbourhoods. The Huancavelica regional government opened a modern irrigation system in Pampapuquio, delivering permanent water to 395 ha and benefiting 1,120 inhabitants.

In Panama, authorities warned that the Chame River and its water‑treatment plant face low‑level risks, prompting plans for a mini‑dam to secure supply. Meanwhile in Puerto Rico, the Cidra reservoir’s level fell sharply as the Authority of Aqueducts and Sewers diverted water to neighboring municipalities, raising concerns about future potable‑water availability for Cidra’s residents.

Additional upgrades include the delivery of two 5‑HP pumps by CORAMON to improve sewage treatment in Villa Liberación, Dominican Republic, helping prevent overflow during heavy rains.