Today Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) advises residents of some St. Philip areas that crews are currently conducting repairs on a large-diameter main at Vineyard.

As a result, customers in Thickets, Blades Hill, Bayfield, St. Catherine’s, Fortescue and surrounding areas may be affected by a water outage or low pressure.

The BWA will assist residents via water tanker while the repairs are being conducted.

The Barbados Water Authority apologises for any inconvenience this emergency repair at Vineyard today Wednesday, August 12th may cause. (ENDS)