Press Release From The NWC, March 23, 2026
The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers that, despite rainfall experienced over the past several days, water levels at the Hermitage Dam continue to decline and are now approaching the critical threshold of 65%. This has necessitated the implementation of regulatory measures to preserve available supplies.
Accordingly, the NWC has taken the difficult decision to introduce water regulations for areas served by the Constant Spring system, effective Monday, March 23, 2026. These measures are aimed at ensuring equitable distribution and sustaining service across affected communities during this period of reduced inflows.
Under this regulation schedule, the Constant Spring network has been divided into two zones:
Upper Constant Spring – Areas located above the Ministry of Justice
Lower Constant Spring – Areas situated below Ministry of Justice
Water will be provided on a 12-hour alternating schedule, as follows:
Upper Areas (6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.):
Sections of Duhaney Park, Patrick City, Pembroke Hall, Queensbury, Queensborough, Hughenden, Molynes Gardens, Molynes Road (Red Hills Rd to Washington Blvd), Perkins Boulevard, Meadowbrook Estate, Red Hills Road, Mannings Hill Road, Camperdown, Dunrobin Avenue, Constant Spring Road, Oakland, Havendale (sections), Meadowbrook (sections), Arlene Gardens, Grants Pen, and Shortwood Road
Lower Areas (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Eastwood Park Road, Constant Spring Road, Cassia Park, Waltham Park Road, Chisholm Avenue, Molynes Road (Eastwood Park to Washington Blvd), Half Way Tree, Hagley Park Road, Maxfield Avenue, Moreton Park, Half Way Tree Road, Richmond Park, Cockburn Gardens, Kencot, Whitfield Town, Cross Roads (sections), and Maxfield Park
The Commission notes that in this initial phase Water Management initiatives have been outlined for approximately 133 water supply systems across the island that traditionally show susceptibility to dry and drought conditions. While seasonal declines are typical, current inflows in several of these systems are trending below levels recorded at the same time last year, warranting close monitoring and early intervention.
At the same time, the Mona Reservoir system continues to be monitored, but remains relatively stable at approximately 85% capacity, and normal operations will be maintained for areas served by this system.
Customers in areas supplied by the Constant Spring system are encouraged to note the enclosed regulation schedule and to take steps to conserve and manage water use responsibly.
The NWC will continue to monitor all systems closely and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
The NWC is also encouraging customers to:
- Store water for use outside of scheduled supply hours
- Fix leaks promptly
- Install water-saving devices
- Reuse grey water where possible
- And most importantly, conserve water at all times
These measures are necessary to preserve the limited supply and ensure equitable distribution until rainfall conditions improve, which is projected for the September/October period.
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