WATER SUPPLY

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The proposed project is part of AyA's five-year (1980-84) program for water supply and sewerage facilities. The program components supported by the proposed loan are: (i) the construction of a 27 km transmission pipe and tunnel to divert up to 1,8001/sec of water from the Rio Macho power plant reservoir to an expanded Tres Rios Water treatment plant ("Orosi Scheme"); (ii) the replacement of water mains in low-income areas of San Jose and installation of 30,000 water meters throughout Costa Rica; (iii) the preparation of a water and sewerage master plant for San Jose and three adjacent cities; and (iv) technical assistance to help develop AyA's capacity to plan and manage a national sector program responsive to rural and urban service needs. The project would alleviate water shortages in the capital city; set the basis for sectoral improvements in the remainder of Costa Rica; and help establish AyA's financial autonomy. The project faces no special risks.