A tall chain link fence, shrouded in vines, surrounds an aging water well tucked away in this small town just west of San Juan. A metal sign carries a warning in Spanish to anyone who approaches: "Danger. Do Not Enter." That doesn't stop Juan Carlos Oquendo, 39, from peeling away a corner of the fence and jumping inside. He's brought a van load of containers to fill. But what he doesn't fully understand is that water from the faucet is potentially contaminated with industrial chemicals that can cause serious health issues. "I'm going to drink it. I've drunk it before. It tastes fine," Oquendo told CNN as he filled his jugs. "If I don't drink water I'm going to die. So I might as well drink this water."
Puerto Rico is still having problems, and so many people have forgotten. This poor man has to decide to die because of lack of water, or chemical dangerous water.
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