Published 10 October 2022
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source
Update on the Water Situation in St. Peters:
The St. Kitts Water Services Department (SKWSD) wishes to advise Water Consumers in the St. Peters/New Road Area that we are aware of the interruptions still being experienced by some residents in the area. We wish to advise that the water that is currently available to supply the area is insufficient to meet the demand. As a temporary measure we will implement a rationing program whereby water will be turned off at around 9 pm and re-opened around 5 am.
We are also in the process of bringing additional supplies to the area. However, the permanent solution involves developing additional sources of water either from Wells or Sea Water Desalination, which will take some time.
Meanwhile, we are encouraging all residents to be extremely conservative in your use of water; those who have leaks especially must fix them immediately or we will disconnect you from our distribution network. We are aware that there are some households who as a result of leaks, are using as much as twenty (20) times your reasonable usage. This represents hundreds of thousands of gallons wasted every day; thus denying others the opportunity to receive water.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience being experienced due to these interruptions in supply.
