House approves resolution ordering investigation into San Juan water interruptions

The House approved Resolution Cámara 6‑27 on Feb. 23, 2026, directing an investigation into recurrent interruptions, service failures and low pressure in San Juan’s potable water supply. The resolution orders an evaluation of the operational and administrative response by the water authority and an examination of infrastructure condition to identify alternatives for improvement.

Representative Víctor Paredes presented in‑room amendments that expanded the list of affected communities to include Santurce, Condado, Hato Rey, Puerto Nuevo, Sabaneta, Cupey and Río Piedras and reduced the requested response period from 180 days to 45 days. The chamber adopted the amendments, added co‑authors to the resolution and approved the measure by voice vote.

The resolution tasks committees and named representatives to monitor the authority’s response and seek remedies to persistent service interruptions. The House’s adoption begins a formal oversight inquiry with a compressed timeline for reporting as amended on the floor.

Quotations in Spanish are taken verbatim from the chamber record.