Last Updated on July 19, 2023, 6:17 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The water crisis in the parts of St Kitts and Nevis continues to cause issues and inconvenience to the country’s people and the water department . The country’s people have been dealing with issues associated with the untimely interruptions in water supply due to shortages. The water crisis started due insufficient rainfall in the country.
The water shortage is a major issue of concern for the people and the Water Services Department. They are working towards finding the solution to the issue. Meanwhile, the department shared that they aware that water services have been interrupted in the following areas today, Tuesday, July 18:
1. Stapleton and Ogees
2. Whites and Sarah Bowry, Upper Cayon
3. Higher Parts of Keys Village
4. South East Peninsula (SEP).
The water department took to its social media account to provide an update on the crisis. The department stated that these are all due to insufficient water to meet demand. The interruption on the SEP is also due to a break in the main supply line.
Meanwhile, The situation in Stapleton is particularly related to farmers in the area illegally tapping into our lines.
The water department has shared that they are doing their best to distribute the available water to minimize these interruptions. The water interruptions are a cause of concern and irritation among the communities that are facing the criis at the peak.
In the meanwhile, the water services department of St Kitts has urged the people on the lower levels, most of whom enjoy a 24-hour service, are encouraged to conserve as this would help tremendously. The water department shared the steps that they have taken to combat the crisis.
We are trucking water to the Ogees Reservoir, and we expect the supply to Stapleton to be restored by 4 pm. The supply will again be interrupted tonight and should be restored at 5:00 am tomorrow.
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
