Ionics Freshwater Ltd. has advised the Barbados Water Authority that heavy smoke from a nearby fire has today Wednesday, November 16th affected operations at the Desalination Plant forcing the stoppage of production from that facility.
As a result, persons in the following areas may experience low water pressure or a water outage during the night tonight and into tomorrow Thursday, November 17th.
In St. James
Appleby
Derricks
Fitts Village
Holetown
Jamestown Park
Mount Standfast
Paynes Bay
Porters
Prospect
Sunset Crest
Trents
Sandy Lane
Lower Mount Standfast
Storehouse Gap
The Garden
Weston
Lower Crick Hill
Lower Carlton
Prior Park
Warrens Terrace
Warrens
Warrens Park South
Clermont
Clearview Heights
Husbands
Meadowvale Heights
Crystal Heights
Hoyte’s Village
Seaview
Halcyon Heights
Sunset Ridge
Lancaster
Orange Hill
Apes Hill
Greenwich
and surrounding districts.
In St. Thomas
Arch Hall
Bibby’s Lane
Cane Garden
Jackson
Jackson Terrace
Edgehill
Melrose
Arthur Seat
Welches Heights
Redman’s Village
Bagatelle Park
Bagatelle Gardens
and surrounding areas.
In St. Peter
Gibbs
Mullins
Road View
Battaleys
Farm Road
Heywoods Park
Speightstown
and surrounding districts.
Customers are advised to store some water to assist. The Authority will make every effort to help residents in these areas via tanker where possible.
The Barbados Water Authority apologizes for the inconvenience this service disruption may cause and will update regarding the situation. (ENDS)