Puerto Rico Rations Water Despite Potential to Harvest Billions of Gallons of Rain

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Puerto Rico is currently facing water rationing as authorities struggle to meet the island's demand for fresh water. Experts say the crisis could have been avoided through the implementation of rainwater harvesting systems. The island receives sufficient rainfall that, if captured, could yield billions of gallons of usable water annually. Despite this natural resource, no large-scale infrastructure has been put in place to collect and store rainwater. The situation highlights a missed opportunity in long-term water resource planning for the island.

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