Water consumers are asked to note that the rationing of water during the hours 10pm to 5am daily will recommence island wide effective Monday night 04 January 2016.
The Water Services Department takes this opportunity to remind customers that rainfall for 2015 was one of the lowest on record.
This has resulted in reduced inflows from our surface water sources and storage in our wells. The recent showers only improved the situation slightly.
The forecast is for the 2016 Dry Season to be similar to that of 2015.
We encourage consumers to continue to observe the following measures that will help mitigate the upcoming dry period.
All residents, government and private institutions should make the repair of leaks a priority
Persons without cisterns should explore purchasing large storage containers (500 gal. or more)
Businesses should implement a water management contingency plan which should involve daily monitoring of water meter
Government should ensure that critical institutions (hospitals, schools) have onsite standby water storage receptacles, based on vulnerability
No washing of vehicles with water hoses
Mandatory no watering of grass
Strict monitoring of standpipes
Fine or disconnection of service for violation of above, where applicable
No water to Cruise Vessels
The Water Services Department apologises for any inconvenience in the interruption of service.
Consumers are asked to continue to be vigilant and contact the Water Services Department at 465-8000 for any other related concerns