Press Release From The Ministry of Health - April 8, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica. Tuesday, April 8, 2025: The Ministry of Health & Wellness acknowledges the recent public discussion regarding water quality in Kingston and St. Andrew. The Ministry confirms that while some water samples from systems operated by the National Water Commission (NWC) tested positive for E. coli, there is currently no cause for alarm, and no Boil Water Advisory has been deemed necessary.
Occurrences such as these are not unusual, particularly during drought conditions, following pipe breakages, heavy rainfall, or other environmental contamination events. In such instances, the Ministry, through its established protocols, initiates an investigation to determine the cause, assess the extent of contamination, and guide the necessary corrective actions. This process is carried out in partnership with the NWC, Municipal Corporations, and other water providers.
It is important to clarify that a Boil Water Advisory is a public health precaution issued solely by the Medical Officer of Health (MO(H))—the authority responsible for safeguarding public health within each parish. This advisory is issued when there is an imminent risk of waterborne disease and typically applies to a specific geographic area affected by compromised water supply systems.
Boil Water Advisories are localized and not parish-wide, except in the case of major natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, or earthquakes that significantly impact water quality.
The Ministry continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens
E-coli in the water and they say it's safe and no need to boil the water? They've got to be kidding me! I'd definitely advise people to boil the water and if possible, don't drink it!
ReplyDeleteUtter nonsense from the Ministry of Health. E-coli is nothing to play with, particularly we don't have the Health facilities to take care of an outbreak. Perhaps the plan is to get rid of some of us through the water supply system especially those who can not afford bottled water.
ReplyDeleteIt Is Always Wise To Boil Your Drinking Water
ReplyDeleteWhether The Health Authorities Declare It So, Or Not.
Take Charge Of Your Own Health While You Can.
All Kinds Of Contaminants Plague Our Water System On A Daily Basis, Seen & Unseen.
No Need To Fight Over Whether To Boil/ Or Not To Boil.
JUST BOIL & STRAIN YOUR DRINKING WATER THROUGH A STERILIZED STRAINING CLOTH . AMEN......