The Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA) recently held a meeting with the leadership of Utilities Aruba N.V. to continue their ongoing dialogue and receive updates on the progress of improvement plans for the RWZI wastewater treatment plant in Bubali. For...
AHATA Engages in Dialogue with Utilities Aruba N.V. Regarding Essential Upgrades to the RWZI Bubali Plant
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