DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

A large water storage tank belonging to the National Institute of Potable Water and Sewage (Inapa) collapsed early Wednesday morning, 5 November 2025 in the La Mina community of Consuelo municipality, injuring five residents and cutting off water service to at least 12 nearby areas, Noticias SIN reports.

The accident, which occurred around 7:50am while residents were starting their daily routines, sent a torrent of water and debris crashing onto surrounding homes and streets. Local officials confirmed that the collapse happened despite repeated pleas and warnings from the community to INAPA authorities regarding the tank’s dangerous, long-term deterioration.

Witnesses and community leaders reported that the water tank had been problematic for over a year, suffering from constant, unresolved leaks that were consistently reported to Inapa.

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