# Water supply disruptions in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-supply-disruptions-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-08-12T12:37:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Water service disruptions have affected multiple regions in Argentina. In northern La Plata, residents in areas such as Villa Elisa, Villa Castells, Gonnet, and Tolosa experienced issues ranging from turbid, brown-colored water to total supply cuts. In Villa Elisa, a broken pump reportedly left residents without water for four days, while the utility company ABSA was unable to provide a specific timeline for repairs.

In the southern Buenos Aires Conurbano, a major rupture of an 800-millimeter diameter water main in Temperley caused significant flooding in streets and commercial zones. The break, involving infrastructure from the Quilmes Pumping Station, necessitated the suspension of water pumping to Almirante Brown and parts of Lomas de Zamora and Quilmes. The flooding, worsened by clogged storm drains, led to the suspension of classes at several schools in the province.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: AySA water main break causes flooding and service disruptions in Temperley

A major water main break in Temperley, Argentina, has caused street flooding and disrupted water supplies for Almirante Brown, Lomas de Zamora, and Quilmes as AySA works on repairs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aysa-water-main-break-causes-flooding-and-service-disruptions-in-temperley

### 2026-08-09: La Plata residents face water shortages and turbid supply

Residents in La Plata, Argentina, report severe water shortages and brown-colored tap water in Villa Elisa, Villa Castells, and Gonnet, citing equipment failures and lack of response from ABSA.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-plata-residents-face-water-shortages-and-turbid-supply

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