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Johan Klok

Water Distribution Schedule During Service Interruption in Cuenca

Due to maintenance on the Cruz Verde reserve tank, the potable water service in Cuenca has been temporarily interrupted.

To address this, ETAPA EP, the municipal water utility company, has organized a distribution plan to ensure water reaches affected neighborhoods.

When and Where

The contingency plan begins Wednesday, January 15, and continues through Thursday, January 16, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.

The following areas will experience water disruptions:

  • Unidad Educativa Técnico Salesiano

  • Universidad del Azuay

  • ECU-911 Austro

  • Parque de la Madre

  • Unidad Educativa La Salle

  • Complejo Deportivo La Gloria

  • Central Campus of Universidad de Cuenca

Water will be distributed through several methods:

1. Water Pools for Refilling

With the support of the Cuenca Fire Department, water will be available at these locations starting at 10:00 AM:

  • Fire Station #3: Av. 27 de Febrero and Roberto Crespo Toral

  • Parque Iberia

  • ECU 911 Headquarters

  • Parque La Paz

2. Tanker Truck Deliveries

Water will also be delivered by fire department and ETAPA tanker trucks in two scheduled rounds. These deliveries are prioritized for:

  • Monte Sinai Hospital

  • Santa Ana Clinic

  • Military Hospital

  • Paucarbamba Clinic

  • San Juan de Dios Hospital

  • Metropolitan Surgical Center

  • UNIREAS Dialysis Clinic

  • Santa Inés Clinic

  • University of Cuenca

3. Fixed Water Supply Point

A fixed distribution point will be available at Parque Urano, starting at 10:00 AM.