Puerto Rico to Start Water Project

Puerto Rico will start the new $167m Rio Blanco potable water system in eastern Naguabo by the end of 2010.

The project includes building a new reservoir and potable water system near the Blanco River to serve residents of Naguabo, Humacao, Yabucoa, Las Piedras, Vieques and Culebra municipalities.

The project is capable of providing a continuous water supply of 68.14 million litres per day over two months and 45.4 million litres per day of continuous water service over six months.

The Rio Blanco potable water project is part of Puerto Rico’s plan to upgrade or construct 29 potable water and sanitation systems throughout the country by this year, according to bnamericas.com.