How Cuba's Energy Crisis Sparked a Daily Struggle for Water Cuba's energy crisis has long been a ticking time bomb, but its ripple effects on the country's water supply have only recently gained attention from those outside the island nation.
Power cuts that leave people in darkness also dry up taps, forcing millions to rely on an informal water economy.
The statistics are stark: nearly 3 million Cubans struggle to access clean drinking water, with up to 70% of Havana's water lost through leaks before it reaches households.