On May 28, 2026, senior leadership from Haiti’s National Directorate of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DINEPA) carried out an on-site inspection of a major drinking water distribution network expansion project serving the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Region (RMPP). Leading the inspection tour was DINEPA Director General Engineer Théophil Ostinvil, who was joined by a full team of technical specialists to assess on-ground construction progress and compliance with project standards.
Funded through a grant from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as a core component of the PAP III infrastructure program, the initiative is overseen day-to-day by the Regional Office of Drinking Water and Sanitation for Ouest department (OREPA-Ouest). The project’s primary goal is to reinforce and expand existing water access infrastructure across four key municipalities in the region: Pétion-Ville, Delmas, Tabarre, and Carrefour, addressing longstanding gaps in reliable drinking water access for local communities.
To date, construction work carried out by contracted private firms and consortia—including the RMPP Technical Operations Center—has completed 5,759 new household connection units, out of a total 17,654 units planned across the project area. DINEPA has issued a public reminder to the affected population that the full project is on track to meet its completion deadline of no later than the end of August 2026.
A central priority for DINEPA throughout the inspection was verifying that all implementing contractors are adhering strictly to agreed contractual terms and national technical construction standards. Of particular note is the agency’s requirement that all new piping installations must pass rigorous pressure testing following excavation and pipe laying, before any disturbed road surfaces are repaired and reopened to public use. This quality control measure is designed to prevent post-construction leaks, service disruptions, and unnecessary additional repairs that would delay project benefits for residents.
Beyond the large-scale network expansion, DINEPA is also advancing urgent work to restore drinking water service in underserved communities across the region, including the neighborhoods of Nazon, Solino and their surrounding areas. In recent weeks, the agency has approved key decisions to advance repairs and upgrade equipment at two critical pumping facilities: the Delmas 19 Cul-de-Sac transfer station and the Nazon pumping station. Upgrades to these facilities will bring them back to full operational capacity, immediately improving water supply for thousands of local households.
The ongoing monitoring and complementary upgrade efforts reflect DINEPA’s formal commitment to executing the instructions issued by Haiti’s Prime Minister to expand equitable access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation services across the country. Through these coordinated investments, the agency aims to address decades of underinvestment in water infrastructure and deliver tangible, life-changing improvements to public health and quality of life for residents of the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Region.