DRY SPELL CONDITION IMPACTING SEVERAL NWC FACILITIES -

Several National Water Commission facilities in St. Thomas and Rural St. Andrew are operating below 20% of  their production output, as a result of declining surface water inflows caused by the present dry spell.   This has severely impacted the company's ability to distribute piped water to a number of  customers who are either experiencing intermittent supply, reduced pressures or no water conditions.

The water provider has implemented measures to mitigate the impact to its customers and these include valve regulations, supply from alternate sources where possible, rebuilding of storage levels, and providing trucked water.

Note: The drought seems to be spreading are there are reports of low water levels in Trelawny, St. James, Hanover and also Westmoreland.

It means therefore that consumers will have to monitor their plumbing system for leaks and they should also monitor the reading on their water meter.