Water carriers: a profession marked by the conditions of another era

Reports examine the historical profession of aguateros, individuals who distributed and commercialized drinking water in populated centers across the Dominican Republic before the widespread implementation of piped water systems. The trade was particularly prominent in the country's Cibao region during an earlier era.

The retrospective coverage highlights working conditions and societal structures of the past, illustrating how communities accessed essential drinking water prior to modern municipal infrastructure developments.