Bogotá Water Cuts Scheduled for March 6, 2026: Affected Areas & Preparation
The Bogotá Water and Sewerage Company (EAAB) has announced temporary water supply suspensions on Friday, March 6, 2026, to facilitate essential repair, installation, and maintenance work. Residents in specific areas should prepare for these interruptions. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the scheduled water cuts and crucial water conservation advice.
Affected Area: Kennedy Locality
The following neighborhoods within the Kennedy locality will be affected by the water cuts:
- Alcala
- Alquería
- Tejar
- Ospina Pérez
- San Vicente
- Venecia
- Venecia Occidental
- Fatima
- Muzú
- Las Delicias
- El Carmen
Specific Location of Interruption
The water cuts will impact areas from Avenida Primera de Mayo to Calle 54 Sur, between Carrera 50 and Carrera 68.
Schedule Details
- Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Work Being Performed: Macrometer Verification
Why Conserve Water?
Regardless of scheduled interruptions, water conservation is always a responsible practice. Bogotá faces increasing pressure on its water resources, and every drop counts. The EAAB actively encourages residents to adopt water-saving habits.
Essential Water Saving Tips from EAAB
Here are some practical recommendations from the Bogotá Water and Sewerage Company to help you conserve water:
- Monitor Your Meter: Regularly check your water meter, preferably at night when water usage is low, to detect potential leaks.
- Full Loads Only: Use your washing machine only with full loads.
- Check Toilet Cisterns: Ensure your toilet cisterns are functioning correctly by inspecting the float mechanism.
- Shorter Showers: Reduce your shower time by half.
- Avoid Hoses: Instead of using hoses for cleaning, use buckets to control water usage.
- Install Water-Saving Fixtures: Install water-saving showerheads and faucets to regulate water consumption.
- Toilet Displacement: Place a sealed container (like a plastic bottle or jug) inside your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water used per flush.
- Tank Cleaning: Clean your home’s water storage tanks at least twice a year.
By implementing these simple steps, Bogotá residents can contribute to responsible water management and minimize the impact of these temporary service interruptions. For more information and updates, please visit the EAAB official website.
