In its ongoing efforts to improve water management on the island, the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is continuing the dye tracing exercise at various sections of the network to determine precisely where the water supplied from these sources flows.
Collecting this data will continue to allow the Authority to improve its understanding and analysis of how the groundwater flows to and from BWA facilities.
BWA Hydrogeologist Jamie Paul reminds that “the dye is not harmful in any way. It is non-toxic, environmentally friendly and poses no threat to humans, animal or aquatic life. Dye tracing is a scientific method that has been used in the water industry internationally for a long time and the BWA will be using this method to give the Authority a clear idea of how the water flows underground – where it comes from and where it goes.”
Should customers see slight tinges of colour in their water, they can continue to use the potable water coming into their homes as normal. The water is not harmful at all and is absolutely safe to use for all purposes.
The Authority will continue to inform customers of the progress of this work.
The Barbados Water Authority thanks its valued customers for their understanding as it works to improve the management and provision of potable water on the island. (ENDS)
