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NewsWhore
03-31-2008, 04:50 PM
Much of Santo Domingo West is suffering severe water shortages due to a decrease in the flow of the Haina River. Some reports say that the river has decreased its flow by as much as 66% due to the prolonged drought in the watershed. The Santo Domingo Water Authority (CAASD) is calling on all users to reduce their consumption. Some barrios in the northern part of the National District are also feeling the pinch. Previously the Haina River provided 90 million gallons of water per day, but this is now down to just 30 or 35 million per day.

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