Contrary to what is circulating on social media with regard to the quality of the water supply in Barbados, please note that no warning has been issued to the Government of Barbados by the World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding failure to meet the WHO drinking water guidelines in Barbados.
The potable water supplied by the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is safe for human consumption and all development activities.
The BWA, Ministry of Health & Wellness (MHW) and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) have rigorous and continuous monitoring programmes for both the water in the distribution system and from groundwater sources.
Any breaches of the water quality guidelines are promptly addressed through standard protocols which are stipulated by EPD, MHW and WHO. (ENDS)