The Canaries in the Coal Mine: Puerto Rico's Water Crisis Exposes a Bigger Issue The ongoing water crisis in Puerto Rico, where residents like Dhara Rivera de Jesús have to rely on makeshift storage containers just to stay hydrated, is a stark reminder of what happens when infrastructure and governance fail.
This disaster is more than an isolated incident; it's a symptom of a deeper problem that has been brewing for decades. The Island's Aging Infrastructure: A Legacy of Neglect Puerto Rico's water crisis is not new.
The island's aging aqueducts, built in the 1950s and 60s, have been in disrepair for years.