SEAPAL Vallarta water restoration work on the El Mangal Tank filling line finished Tuesday, restoring service to 30+ Puerto Vallarta neighborhoods as dry season peaks.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, SEAPAL Vallarta completed repairs on the critical filling line that links the Vallarta Surface Tank to the El Mangal Tank. This intervention restores drinking water service to more than 30 neighborhoods in the upper part of El Pitillal tonight. Residents who faced interruptions can expect water pressure to return once the line is pressurized and tanks refill.
Personnel from SEAPAL Vallarta’s Drinking Water Distribution Department led the repair. Their crew replaced a damaged section with a new 20-inch diameter ductile iron pipe. This main artery carries an average flow of about 130 liters per second. Technicians worked swiftly through the afternoon, coordinating pressurization tests immediately after the pipeline installation.
Neighborhoods set to recover service include Coapinole, Bobadilla, Volcanes, Brisas del Pacífico, La Floresta, Joyas del Pedregal and surrounding communities in the port’s El Pitillal district. Local leaders notified residents that service restoration will roll out overnight, once water levels in both the surface and El Mangal tanks reach operational capacity.
The Vallarta Surface Tank serves as a primary reservoir at lower elevation, feeding the El Mangal Tank via the repaired line. When fully operational, this infrastructure ensures uninterrupted supply even during peak demand. With the dry season underway, maintaining high-capacity delivery lines prevents shortages and reduces strain on secondary storage systems like cisterns.
SEAPAL Vallarta thanked its distribution team for the timely response and effective execution. “Our crews showed dedication and skill under pressure,” said a SEAPAL spokesperson. “Restoring service quickly to affected neighborhoods remains our top priority, especially as temperatures rise and water demand increases.”
Officials urge households to prepare for future outages by ensuring on-site storage tanks, cisterns or reservoirs are clean and operational. Having backup storage safeguards against unexpected interruptions and high-pressure fluctuations during maintenance work.
Residents can track updates on SEAPAL Vallarta’s website and social media channels. The utility reiterated its commitment to transparency, promising advance notice for planned interventions and rapid response for unplanned repairs.
With tonight’s repair complete, over 30 El Pitillal neighborhoods will see their taps flow again. SEAPAL Vallarta emphasizes ongoing investments in pipe replacement and system upgrades to bolster reliability throughout Puerto Vallarta’s supply network. Continuous infrastructure maintenance keeps water service steady year-round, ensuring every community has access to safe, clean drinking water.
SEAPAL Vallarta water restoration work on the El Mangal Tank filling line finished Tuesday, restoring service to 30+ Puerto Vallarta neighborhoods as dry season peaks.
