Ionics Freshwater Ltd. has advised the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) of a problem at the Desalination Plant which is affecting production from that facility.
The issue is being addressed, however, full resolution is not expected for a few days.
BWA therefore wishes to alert residents of a number of areas in St. James, St. Thomas and St. Peter that they may experience low water pressure or a water outage until the problem is resolved.
Districts most likely to be affected are:
St. James
Appleby, Derricks, Fitts Village, Holetown, Jamestown Park, Mount Standfast, Paynes Bay, Porters, Prospect, Sunset Crest, Trents, Sandy Lane, Lower Mount Standfast, Storehouse Gap, The Garden, Weston, Lower Crick Hill, Lower Carlton, Prior Park, Warrens Terrace, Warrens Warrens Park South, Clermont, Clearview Heights, Husbands, Meadowvale Heights, Crystal Heights, Hoyte’s Village, Seaview, Halcyon Heights, Sunset Ridge, Lancaster, Orange Hill, Apes Hill, Greenwich and surrounding districts.
St. Thomas
Arch Hall, Bibby’s Lane, Cane Garden, Jackson Terrace, Jackson, Edgehill, Melrose, Arthur’s Seat, Welches Heights, Redmans Village, Bagatelle Park, Bagatelle Gardens
St. Peter
Gibbs, Mullins, Road View, Battaleys, Farm Road, Heywoods Park, Speightstown and surrounding districts.
Customers in the above mentioned areas who still have a pipe-borne supply are advised to store some water to assist. The Authority will make every effort to help residents in these districts via tanker while the problem persists.
BWA apologises for the inconvenience this service disruption may cause and will share updates on the situation. (PR)
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