Ionics Freshwater Limited has informed the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) that the Desalination Plant on the Mighty Grynner Highway continues to experience voltage issues. As a result, the plant remains offline today, Monday, December 30th, 2024.
As a result, residents in parts of St. Michael, St. James, St. Thomas and St. George may experience low water pressure or water outages. The affected areas may include:
- In St. Michael:
Lodge Hill, Hinds Hill, Clermont, Warrens Heights, Warrens Terrace, Warrens Park, Warrens, Rock Dundo, University Drive, Airlie Tenantry, Grazettes, Clermont, Well Gap and surrounding areas.
- In St. James:
Husbands, Clearview Heights, Meadow Vale Heights, Crystal Heights, Hoytes Village, Hoytes Terrace, Prior Park, Holders Hill, Durant Village, John Plains, West Terrace Gardens, West Terrace Heights, Husbands Gardens, Husbands Heights, Oxnards, Prior Park, Wanstead Heights, Wanstead Gardens, Thorpes, Haynesville, Bamboo Ridge, Seaview, Walcott’s Road- Sandy Lane, Bennetts Road and surrounding districts.
- In St. Thomas:
Plumtree, Blowers, Bagatelle Gardens, Bagatelle Terrace, Welches, Welches Terrace, Welches Heights, Welches Gardens, Redman’s Village, Melrose, Welches Grove, Bagatelle Park, Arthur Seat, Jackson, Grand View, Welches Heights, Kew Land, Padmore Village, Clover Crescent and surrounding areas.
- In St. George:
Flat Rock and surrounding districts.
As a temporary measure, the BWA will make every effort to assist residents in the affected areas via its water tanker fleet while the issue persists. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
The Barbados Water Authority apologises for any inconvenience caused by this service disruption and thanks you for your patience and understanding. (ENDS)