Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Residents in central and southern Puerto Vallarta are advised to prepare for a temporary water supply cutoff starting Friday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. According to the Potable Water, Drainage and Sewerage System (Seapal Vallarta), the interruption in service is required to complete the interconnection of the newly constructed Well 42. Normal water service is expected to resume by Saturday, April 12, in the afternoon.
Neighborhoods Affected
- Alta Vista
- 5 de Diciembre
- Benito Juárez
- Centro
- Conchas Chinas
- Emiliano Zapata
- El Caloso
- El Cerro
- Gastronómicos
- Las Canoas
- Las Peñas
- Lázaro Cárdenas
- López Mateos
- Olímpica
Additionally, the Northern Hotel Zone from Las Amapas to the Krystal Hotel will be impacted. Residents and businesses in these areas are encouraged to store sufficient water in advance and use it sparingly during the outage.
Reason for the Outage
Carlos Ruiz Hernández, director of Seapal Vallarta, explained that connecting Well 42 is part of the utility’s efforts to increase capacity. Once operational, the new well—located in the Benito Juárez neighborhood—will add approximately 30 liters per second to the supply network, helping meet the heightened demand expected during the Easter holiday period.
Additional Six-Hour Outage
On the same Friday (April 11), there will be another short water interruption starting at 8:00 a.m. and lasting for about six hours. Supply is projected to be restored by 2:00 p.m. This outage is linked to interconnecting new water lines in work managed by the Municipal Government’s Public Works Department. Areas affected during these six hours include:
- Agua Zarca
- La Moderna
- Cristobal Colón
- Presidentes Municipales
- Independencia
Local authorities urge residents in these neighborhoods to prepare accordingly by storing water in advance, carefully monitoring usage, and staying informed through official communications.
For additional information or assistance, contact Seapal Vallarta’s customer service line, or visit their official channels for updates.
