OOMSAPAS Los Cabos is running an emergency water tanker truck program across San José del Cabo while crews work around the clock to install a bypass on the broken Aqueduct I. The municipal water utility expects the bypass to come online Wednesday, June 4, allowing gradual restoration of tap water to more than a dozen affected neighborhoods.
The break on Aqueduct I, located along the Transpeninsular Highway corridor near San José del Cabo, knocked out service to a broad swath of the city. Affected areas include Centro, Zona Hotelera, Campo de Golf, Chamizal, Magisterial, and Paseo Finisterra, among others. The hotel zone is included in the outage area.
How to Request a Free Water Truck
Residents and visitors can request a free water truck delivery by sending a WhatsApp message to 624-320-3670. OOMSAPAS (the Municipal Water, Sewerage, and Sanitation Operating Agency) stressed that the service is entirely free. Officials warned that any driver who attempts to charge for a delivery should be reported immediately to the same WhatsApp number.
Once the bypass is connected, water service will return in stages as the distribution system refills. OOMSAPAS said tanker trucks will continue operating until tap water reaches all affected colonias.
Ongoing Water Challenges in Los Cabos
The aqueduct break comes at a difficult time for the region’s water infrastructure. Earlier in May, OOMSAPAS announced 20 new water tanker trucks, each with a 10,000-liter capacity, to bolster free deliveries across Los Cabos. Fifteen of those trucks were designated for Cabo San Lucas, where chronic shortages have sparked street protests in recent months.
The utility has also been evaluating possible water rationing in San José del Cabo to redirect supply to Cabo San Lucas during the peak summer heat. Baja California Sur receives the least rainfall of any state in Mexico, and population growth continues to strain the existing network. A desalination plant in Cabo San Lucas currently operates at only 36% capacity, while a second plant remains just 41% complete after nearly a decade of delays.
OOMSAPAS said repair crews are working continuously on the Aqueduct I bypass and will provide updates through its official channels. This story was first reported by the Los Cabos municipal government at loscabos.gob.mx.