Dominican Republic Invests Billions in Sustainable Water Management

The Dominican Republic's INAPA Director Highlights Water Management Policies Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – May 21, 2025 – Wellington Arnaud, director of the Instituto Nacional de Aguas Potables y Alcantarillados (INAPA), recently participated in the "Gestión Gubernamental: Desafíos, Objetivos y Metas" business forum, organized by GALA Media Group. In an interview, Arnaud detailed INAPA's public policies focused on drinking water and sanitation. "This forum provided a valuable opportunity to share INAPA's progress and plans for sustainable water management in the Dominican Republic," Arnaud stated. He emphasized the collaborative efforts between INAPA and the Ministry of Environment, highlighting a synergistic approach to long-term water resource planning. Arnaud also discussed significant investments made in water infrastructure over the past four years, totaling approximately 25 billion pesos and aligning with global standards of approximately $40 per person. This investment reflects the government's commitment to improving water services and achieving sustainability. The government's focus on water management, as evidenced by Arnaud's statements and INAPA's initiatives, signals a positive step toward ensuring the long-term availability of this essential resource for the Dominican people.