Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales has assured that the issue of illegal water connections and water theft will be addressed soon, via the installation of telemetry devices.
Minister Gonzales, according to a GML report, says that the water crisis plaguing the Cedros and Icacos region was caused partially by water theft, illegal connections, and the use of specialized pumps by some residents to extract water from the main distribution system.
He says these activities have collectively contributed to the erratic and unreliable water supply in these communities.
To combat these issues, Gonzales unveiled a plan to install telemetry devices aimed at regulating and monitoring water pressures while identifying illegal practices to stabilize and enhance water supplies.
He says the initiative aims to catch those responsible for illegal water connections and prevent further disruptions to the water distribution system.