Inoperability of treatment plants generates health crisis

The Dominican Republic is currently navigating significant challenges regarding water management and sanitation infrastructure. While the government has focused on inaugurating new road and educational projects in the southern provinces of Independencia and Barahona, residents in other regions face severe water scarcity and public health risks. Specifically, families in Dajabón report chronic shortages that disrupt daily life, while the inoperability of wastewater treatment plants has created a localized health crisis for residents in residential sectors.

Simultaneously, technical debates have emerged regarding the management of water resources. Experts from the Inter-American Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering have questioned a proposal by the Santo Domingo Aqueduct and Sewer Corporation (Caasd) to transport water from the Hatillo dam to the Greater Santo Domingo area, arguing that current water availability is sufficient if managed correctly.