Why some advocates say the water in Puerto Rico is not safe to drink
Posted on AllSides April 19th, 2023
From The Left
Some Puerto Ricans are worried about the safety of their drinking water. Over the last few decades, some residents and advocates on the island have become skeptical about the water that comes out of their faucet, deciding to drink only bottled water. "I buy bottled water," Bruneli, a resident of Barceloneta, told ABC News. "I've found that the water isn't reliable." The issue stems from a combination of factors, including a failing infrastructure at treatment centers and pollution from the booming manufacturing industry, Erik Olson, a senior strategic director at...