A power outage on Sunday evening affected the 110,000-volt transmission lines supplying the Cuenca Sur water source, crippling the main conductor and leaving half of Havana without water.
The Empresa Aguas de La Habana explained that the sudden loss of electrical power caused a total halt in pumping, which in turn led to several water hammer effects on the main conductor of the water source, causing it to collapse at three points.
As a result, the pumping from this source has been interrupted since 7:25 PM, impacting the water service in the following areas and neighborhoods:
Areas Affected by the Water Supply Interruption
In the municipalities of Centro Habana and Habana Vieja; in the Plaza municipality starting from 3:00 AM, except for the Hospital area of Loma del Príncipe; and in the Cerro municipality, affecting the neighborhoods of Casino, Santa Catalina, Palatino, Las Cañas, Martí, and Cepero Bonilla.
In the 10 de Octubre municipality, the service will be disrupted in the Santos Suárez and part of Sevillano neighborhoods, and in the Boyeros municipality, affecting the neighborhoods of Embill, Ciudad de la Construcción, Rio Cristal, and part of AltaHabana.
According to a note shared on Facebook, repair and maintenance brigades are working around the clock to fix the issues as quickly as possible.
FAQs on the Recent Power Outage and Water Supply Issues in Havana
This section addresses some common questions and concerns regarding the recent power outage and resulting water supply issues in Havana.
What caused the power outage in Havana?
The power outage was caused by issues with the 110,000-volt transmission lines that supply the Cuenca Sur water source.
Which areas in Havana are affected by the water supply interruption?
The areas affected include Centro Habana, Habana Vieja, parts of Plaza, Cerro, 10 de Octubre, and Boyeros municipalities.
What is being done to fix the water supply issues?
Repair and maintenance brigades are working around the clock to address the issues and restore water supply as soon as possible.