No Water In Some Areas and Fire At Riverton City Dump

Jamaica is facing a drought in several areas across the country. People are having challenges getting water in Westmoreland for example. The cost of water bought from the truck operators is high. There is a concern that these trucks are unsuitable for transporting water for consumption. 

The government is making moves to deal with the matter by assisting citizens to get black tanks.

NWC is also having distribution challenges. We are approaching the summer and it means therefore that the country has to have a master plan that should have a short and long-term aspect to it to deal with Jamaica's water woes. Our water challenge is a perennial one.

The following is a Press Release from the National Water Commission on April 9, 2025:

CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT ISSUE IMPACTING WHITE MARL FACILITIES... CUSTOMERS IN SECTIONS OF ST. ANDREW AFFECTED 

Water supply is currently disrupted for NWC customers in sections of  St. Andrew, due to chlorination equipment issues impacting the White Marl #s 1, 2 & 3 Water Facilities. The company is working to have the issues resolved in the shortest possible time.  

Areas affected: Duhaney Park, Seaward Drive, Patrick City, Washington Drive, sections of Molynes and Hughenden.

The NWC regrets any inconvenience this disruption may cause and craves the patience and understanding of its valued customers. 

Fire at Riverton City Dump

I understand that there is a fire at Riverton City Dump. The following video was sent to me:

Video

This fire will more than likely impact our health negatively. We hope they can extinguish the fire as soon as possible. The solution is to close the dump and open a new garbage disposal area. The government is working on that.

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