The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it will sink twenty-six (26) new wells this year as part of a water expansion programme geared to ensure that every household in Trinidad and Tobago receives a consistent 24-hour supply of pipe-borne water, at least three (3) days a week.
In a News Release today (Thursday 25th April, 2024), WASA said the programme is already underway, with wells completed successfully in Freeport, Las Lomas and Granville “that are now providing residents in these areas with an additional 1.1 million, 350,000 and 110,000 imperial gallons per day, respectively.” In the Freeport supply zone, WASA said approximately 23,000 households are benefitting with some receiving a 24/7 supply. In Las Lomas and surrounding areas, 5,200 residents are benefitting from the new well, with supply improvements ranging from three (3) days a week to five (5). In Granville, the additional water will be treated at the Granville Water Treatment Plant, before being distributed to surrounding areas: Coromandel, Bamboo and Pepper Village, and as far South as Cedros and environs. WASA notes that approximately 9,800 residents will benefit. The level of supply is expected to move from twenty-four (24) hours, one (1) day a week to twenty-four (24) hours, three (3) days a week. WASA Chairman Ravi Nanga said one of WASA's critical imperatives is to address the immediate needs of customers that are currently unserved and underserved: “There are several communities in areas where the provision of a consistent supply water is quite challenging for any of several reasons, either because of topography, or poor planning, or sheer distance from a water source. We have prioritized these areas and are working assiduously to ensure residents all receive a consistent pipe-borne supply at least three (3) days a week.” Twenty (20) of the twenty-six (26) wells are being funded from the Ministry of Public Utilities Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP). These projects are expected to produce approximately 4,430,000 gallons per day and benefit over 30,000 persons. Three (3) of these are currently in progress in the Mayaro (Well #18 and #19) and Granville (Well B) supply zones. Another six (6) wells are being funded as part of the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) water expansion programme and are expected to produce 1,840,000 gallons per day and benefit approximately 20,000 persons. The News Release from WASA added, “The wells programme is one of a suite of ongoing transformation initiatives currently being implemented by WASA to improve its service delivery and overall efficiency. Projects include the replacement and upgrading of pipelines across the country; a leak management programme; the replacement and digitalization of valves and boosters to facilitate remote monitoring and intervention; the ongoing Community Water Improvement Programme (CWIP), and several other technology upgrades. Wells funded by the Ministry of Public Utilities Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP):
Communities that will benefit:
Wells being funded under the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) programme:
Among the communities to benefit:
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