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RC 79

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de la Cámara de Representantes del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, a realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre las razones por las que las comunidades del del Distrito 21, que comprende los municipios de Guánica, Lajas, Las Marías, Maricao, Sabana Grande y Yauco, experimentan interrupciones prolongadas, intermitencia y escasez con el servicio de agua potable que provee la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

House committee must investigate chronic water service failures in six southern Puerto Rico municipalities to identify causes and improve accountability at the aqueduct authority.

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Bill Summary · RC 79

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 79 orders Puerto Rico's House Commission on Housing and Urban Development to conduct a comprehensive investigation into why six municipalities in District 21 (Guánica, Lajas, Las Marías, Maricao, Sabana Grande, and Yauco) experience prolonged water service interruptions, intermittency, and scarcity from the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA). The bill seeks to identify root causes and document the extent of the problem affecting these communities.

Why this is important

Access to potable water is a fundamental public health and infrastructure issue. Prolonged water service failures directly impact residents' quality of life, public health outcomes, economic productivity, and property values. Understanding why these specific municipalities face chronic water problems is essential for developing targeted solutions and holding infrastructure authorities accountable.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: The investigation's findings may reveal that the AAA needs substantial capital investment in District 21 infrastructure, which could require difficult budgeting decisions and potentially higher water rates
  • Attribution of blame: Results may implicate systemic management failures, aging infrastructure, or financing problems at the AAA, potentially creating political tension and calls for leadership changes
  • Implementation timelines: Identifying problems is simpler than fixing them; the investigation may expose infrastructure issues requiring years and significant funding to resolve, creating frustration if solutions are slow to materialize

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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