The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to inform residents and businesses in St. Joseph, St. Thomas, and St. Andrew that one of its facilities in St. James is currently offline to facilitate emergency repairs in its distribution system. Repair work has already commenced.
As a result, customers in the following areas may experience low water pressure or water outages:
Turner’s Hall, Gregg Farm, Apes Hill, Church Gap Hillaby, Hillaby, Farmers, Airy Cot, Upper Canefield, Dunscombe, Spring Farm, Porey Spring, Content Tenantry, White Hill, Friendship, Cane Garden, Bruce Vale, Baxters, Dark Hole, Coconut Grove, Bissex, Mellows, Parks, Melvins Hill, Fruitful Hill, Spa Hill, St. Bernard’s Village, Chimborazo, Sugar Hill, Braggs Hill, Lammings, Airy Hill, Chapman Village, Bloomsbury, Carrington Village, Lower Canefield, Sturges, Welchman Hall, Highland, Lion Castle, Endeavour, Clifton Hill, Walkes Spring, Clifton Tenantry, Strong Hope.
While there may not be an immediate impact, customers are strongly advised to store an adequate supply of water as a precautionary measure.
The BWA’s fleet of water tankers will make every effort to assist residents in the affected areas as a temporary solution.
The Barbados Water Authority sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and thanks all affected customers for their patience and understanding during this time.
August 20, 2025