National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA), Grenada, identified 4-inch breakage in the water mains and declared the water supply to shut off. The damage in the 4-inch main was found at Pomme Rose, St. David. The authority also assured that a team is dedicated to fixing it.
The areas that are affected by the broken 4-inch main are Pomme Rose, Felix Park, Mamma Cannes, Crochu, and the communities surrounding St. David and St. Andrew. The authority assured the people of the water supply restoration around 3:00 PM on 27th September.
The authority advised the communities to use the available water for regular activities during this interruption period until the damage is fixed. The authority also thanked the people for keeping their patience during this time and apologized for such inconvenience.
In another notice, the National Water and Sewerage Authority has also advised consumers in advance that the water supply will be interrupted on the 1st of October due to the cleaning of the Concord Water System Dam that serves the people. The water supply will be shut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to carry out dam cleaning. The areas that benefit from the Concord Water System include Concord, Brooklyn, Woodford, Perseverance, Brizan, Beausejour, Happy Hill, Grand Mal, Cherry Hill, The Stadium, River Road, Mt. Gay, and St. George Town. Consumers are advised to store enough water that is sufficient for at least three days before the water supply interruption.
There are several reasons to shut off water supply which include, broken or damaged water mains, dam cleaning, and turbidity. In the year 2024, the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) cut down the water supply for these reasons. NAWASA also encourages people to conserve water and restrict the excess usage of water, which was effective from 12th May 2024.
The authority focuses on the activities that require excessive water and advises people to restrict those activities, such as excessive watering and irrigation in lawns and gardens. Other activities that require excess water usage are the filling of ponds and swimming pools. These activities can be avoided during dry periods when water availability is low. Some areas are supplied with water for a limited period every day.
The island is supplied with limited water, and therefore, the authority advises its people to conserve water during dry seasons. The Government of the United Kingdom, through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF), administered by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), granted USD 20.7 million to improve the water supply system in Grenada.
