# Veolia to Invest $834 Billion in Cúcuta Water System Modernization

Veolia Aguas del Norte announces an $834 billion investment plan to modernize Cúcuta's water and sewer infrastructure over 20 years.

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Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander announced a 20-year investment plan for the water and sewer systems of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, with a total value of $834 billion. [^1]

Fabio Araque, general manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte, stated that the initial phase of the investment will begin in September 2026 with a budget of $18.811 billion. [^2]

The company announced that water tariffs will not increase despite the significant investment, maintaining the same conditions as before. [^3]

Veolia Aguas del Norte plans to invest nearly $3.200 billion to reduce water losses in the system from 42% to 29%. [^4]

Fabio Ernesto Araque, manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander, stated that the initial phase of the project will take place between September and December 2026. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander announced a 20-year investment plan for the water and sewer systems of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, with a total value of $834 billion. (Caracol Radio, News)
2. Fabio Araque, general manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte, stated that the initial phase of the investment will begin in September 2026 with a budget of $18.811 billion. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. The company announced that water tariffs will not increase despite the significant investment, maintaining the same conditions as before. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. Veolia Aguas del Norte plans to invest nearly $3.200 billion to reduce water losses in the system from 42% to 29%. (Caracol Radio, News)
5. Fabio Ernesto Araque, manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander, stated that the initial phase of the project will take place between September and December 2026. (La Opinión, News)

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