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One of the projects considers the construction of a potable water distribution network and meters in the Villa Esperanza community of Toa Alta. Villa Esperanza is a vulnerable community that was severely damaged by Hurricane María.

“The needs for essential services vary in all communities and our commitment is to contribute to a reconstruction that addresses them. In the case of Villa Esperanza, the agency allocated funds for a renovated stormwater system that will help improve the quality of life and health of its residents,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.

Over $2.6 million from the agency are destined to install the water distribution network in this community. This includes piping, infrastructure to place water meters, 12 water hydrants, valves, vents, pressure gauges and a reinforced concrete box with a heavy traffic resistant lid.

FEMA also allocated nearly $7.6 million to repair rainwater infrastructure in the communities of Bayaney, Aibonito and Manantiales in the municipality of Hatillo. The work includes the replacement of pipes and the installation of about 1,160 meters of rainwater pipes in the Manantiales community; about 1,200 meters in the Aibonito community; and about 1,700 meters in the Bayaney neighborhood.

According to Rolando Vega Ocasio, from PRASA’s Northern Region Project Management Office, the Bayaney neighborhood project will benefit over 1,700 families in Hatillo. Deteriorated pipes will be replaced here to address

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