Governor González Colón announced a pause in scheduled water interruptions for Zones 1 and 2, allowing residents to access water for 48 to 72 hours. ^[1] The Carraízo reservoir in Trujillo Alto received 1.72 meters of water, moving it from an adjustment alert to an observation alert. ^[2] The remnants of Storm Dolly brought rain to Puerto Rico, causing most reservoirs to show improvement in water levels. ^[3] Between May and July, the country registered rainfall deficits of 46%, 54.5%, and 45.3% respectively. ^[4] The author argues that society has learned to view water as an infinite resource that will always be there, leading to behaviors like washing cars with potable water and ignoring leaks. ^[5] The author expressed relief upon hearing that remnants of Storm Dolly could bring rain to the country, contrasting this with a medical student's surprise at the reaction. ^[6] The decrease in water flow forced the CAASD to adopt measures to address water supply difficulties in sectors of the Greater Santo Domingo area. ^[7] The Guayo reservoir in Lares experienced a decline of 0.39 cm, placing it nearly two meters away from an observation alert. ^[8]