DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader, alongside the director of the Water and Sewerage Corporation of Santo Domingo (CAASD), Felipe “Fellito” Suberví, officially put into service the historic expansion of the Barrera de Salinidad Oriental Aqueduct on Sunday, 22 February 2026. The project, now the largest pumping aqueduct in the Dominican Republic, is set to deliver over 136 million gallons of drinking water daily, directly impacting nearly two million residents in Santo Domingo East and Santo Domingo North.

The expansion represents a critical milestone for the capital’s water security, addressing decades of service instability. According to official reports, the facility’s production has been boosted to six cubic meters per second, a significant leap intended to guarantee a steady supply for the next 20 years.

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