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Connecticut's Puerto Rican community spreads awareness amid growing water crisis on the island
Дата публикации: 11-08-2026 23:17:43



The water crisis in Puerto Rico continues to grow as a drought has taken over in parts of San Juan and six other neighboring cities. 
It comes after dry conditions with little to no rain and infrastructure problems on the island. As a result, some cities are implementing water rationing measures. More than 180-thousand people have faced water shutoffs lasting up to 48 hours. Shutoffs started on Friday, as part of an alternating schedule. 
Connecticut is home to one of the largest Puerto Rican populations in the country. It’s difficult for people to see what’s happening there.
“A lot of my family members are in their 60s and 70s, and this drought is very difficult for them to do their basic necessities. Everything from toileting, showering, cooking, and that’s a concern,” said Jose Crespo. 
Crespo was born in Puerto Rico and came to the states when he was five years old. He still has family there, and he’s trying to figure out how he can help. 
“I’ve even thought of taking at least a week or two to go to Puerto Rico with water or sending water over there. At least making a purchase to send there and then picking it up and helping those that I can,” said Crespo. 
Lisette Colon, a leader for the Connecticut Puerto Rico Commission, said this is not just about the lack of water; it’s about a systemic foundation that needs change. 
“It’s not simply an emergency response issue, but an infrastructure, economic development, and public health issue. For that, this needs to be taken seriously,” said Colon. 
The Puerto Rican community in Connecticut wants to see the island get help as soon as possible. 
“Water is a basic necessity, but it’s an essential necessity as an essential component of life everywhere in the world.” said Crespo. “Puerto Rico is another one of our community members. Let’s help them out as well.” 


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The water crisis in Puerto Rico continues to grow as a drought has taken over in parts of San Juan and six other neighboring cities. 

It comes after dry conditions with little to no rain and infrastructure problems on the island. As a result, some cities are implementing water rationing measures. More than 180-thousand people have faced water shutoffs lasting up to 48 hours. Shutoffs started on Friday, as part of an alternating schedule. 

Connecticut is home to one of the largest Puerto Rican populations in the country. It’s difficult for people to see what’s happening there.

"A lot of my family members are in their 60s and 70s, and this drought is very difficult for them to do their basic necessities. Everything from toileting, showering, cooking, and that’s a concern,” said Jose Crespo. 

Crespo was born in Puerto Rico and came to the states when he was five years old. He still has family there, and he’s trying to figure out how he can help. 

“I’ve even thought of taking at least a week or two to go to Puerto Rico with water or sending water over there. At least making a purchase to send there and then picking it up and helping those that I can,” said Crespo. 

Lisette Colon, a leader for the Connecticut Puerto Rico Commission, said this is not just about the lack of water; it’s about a systemic foundation that needs change. 

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“It’s not simply an emergency response issue, but an infrastructure, economic development, and public health issue. For that, this needs to be taken seriously,” said Colon. 

The Puerto Rican community in Connecticut wants to see the island get help as soon as possible. 

“Water is a basic necessity, but it’s an essential necessity as an essential component of life everywhere in the world.” said Crespo. “Puerto Rico is another one of our community members. Let’s help them out as well.” 

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