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San Juan and Water Authority Reach Agreement on New Legal Stipulations

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San Juan and Water Authority Reach Agreement on New Legal Stipulations
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The Municipality of San Juan and Puerto Rico's Water and Sewer Authority (AAA) have reached a court-approved agreement on new stipulations regarding water supply management to the capital city. Under the intervention of Superior Court Judge Anthony Cuevas Ramos, both parties established revised terms for their ongoing dispute. The agreement includes provisions for chat-based notifications between the parties. This settlement is significant for San Juan residents who depend on reliable water services for daily health and sanitation needs.

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