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Dominican Republic water and sewage infrastructure

Overview

In the Dominican Republic, the National Institute of Drinking Water and Sewerage (Inapa) has initiated new infrastructure projects alongside facing criticism for existing service failures.

In San Juan province, Inapa began constructing a sanitary sewage system in El Córbano, intended to serve over 19,000 residents in El Córbano Norte, El Córbano Sur, and Santomé. Executive Director Wellington Arnaud noted the project aims to reduce disease by preventing untreated wastewater from entering local water bodies through a gravity-based treatment plant.

Conversely, residents in the 19 de Marzo sector of Baní reported a sewage system collapse that has lasted approximately two months. Community members expressed concerns regarding environmental and sanitary impacts, alleging that Inapa has failed to provide a timely response despite multiple reports. Residents also criticized the institution’s operational capacity, noting reports that Inapa utilizes only one suction truck to serve multiple communities.

Entities

INAPA · Mar del Plata · San Juan · Wellington Arnaud · Luis Abinader

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Baní residents report two-month sewage system collapse

    Residents in Baní, Dominican Republic, report a two-month sewage system collapse causing sanitary concerns and strong odors, despite repeated reports to INAPA.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Inapa begins sanitary sewage construction in San Juan

    Inapa has begun constructing a sanitary sewage system in San Juan, Dominican Republic, to benefit over 19,000 residents and improve public health through better wastewater management.

Sources

0223.com.ar · acontecerbanilejo.com · amanecerqro.com.mx · eljaya.com · rotativo.com.mx · traslashuellasdigital.com.do