Chile: Authorities to cut potable water supply in 34 municipalities of Santiago Metropolitan Region starting at 20:00 June 24

Event

Authorities plan to temporarily cut the supply of potable water in dozens of areas within the Santiago Metropolitan Region starting at 20:00 June 24. Officials have said that heavy rainfall in central Chile has hindered the production of drinking water supplying the capital region. Authorities did not immediately confirm when regular water supply would be restored.

The planned water cuts will reportedly impact an estimated 6 million people in the following 34 municipalities:

• Cerrillos

• Cerra Navia

• Conchali

• El Bosque

• Estacion Central

• Huechuraba

• Independencia

• La Cisterna

• La Florida

• La Granja

• La Pintana

• La Reina

• Las Condes

• Lo Prado

• Macul

• Maipu

• Nunoa

• Pedro Aguirre Cerda

• Penalolen

• Pirque

• Providencia

• Pudahuel

• Puente Alto

• Quilicura

• Quinta Normal

• Recoleta

• Renca

• San Bernardo

• San Joaquin

• San Jose de Maipo

• San Miguel

• San Ramon

• Santiago

• Vitacura

Officials have asked the affected population to responsibly collect water and reduce water use amid the cuts.

Advice

Conserve water if supply is available. Stockpile water and use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before use. Boil water until officials clear the supply for normal consumption.