More water lock-offs for St Andrew communities
Published:Tuesday | August 18, 2020 | 9:54 AM
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has been forced to implement new water regulation measures for some St Andrew communities due to significant shortfalls in inflows to the Hope and Mona water systems.
The NWC says systems are now experiencing more severe drought conditions.
As a result, it has had to adjust how water is provided to residents supplied by the Hope Filter Plant.
These regulations will commence today.
Areas to be supplied:
Hope Pastures - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays between 4:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m
Gordon Town - Tuesdays and Fridays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Kintyre - Thursdays and Saturdays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Mona Heights, Elletson Flats, Tavern Golding Avenue and Golding Circle - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
During the regulated service hours, some customers may experience low pressures and in some cases, persons may experience water supply delivery for fractions of the stated service hours as supply to each community may be impacted by locations along the network and the level of demand.
In locations where the NWC is unable to supply piped water, it will seek to supply water via trucking arrangements.
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