By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE desalination plant at Point Lisas has shut down for emergency repairs and therefore customers in southwest and central will experience a disruption in their water supply.
In a release on Monday, the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) stated that the disruption will take place on Tuesday due to problems with the communication control system at the facility.
WASA stated that the plant will be stopped for a maximum of eight hours in order to conduct the necessary repairs.
The desalination plant is owned and operated by the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (DESALCOTT) and supplies WASA with 40 million gallons of water per day (mgd).
WASA stated, “Customers are asked to manage their water use efficiently as it may take up to 48 hours for the supply to normalise to some affected areas, after the plant returns to full operation.”
A limited truck-borne water service will be available with priority given to special homes, health care and government institutions, the Authority said.
Areas affected include:
Central:
Caroni, Warrenville, Cunupia, Chaguanas, Caparo, Chase Village, Couva, Point Lisas, California, Claxton Bay, Plaisance Park,Pointe-a-Pierre, San Fernando, Vistabella, Marabella, Gasparillo.
South-West:
Union Hall, Pleasantville, Palmiste, Phillipine, Duncan Village, Esperance, Gulf View, Bel Air, La Romaine, South Oropouche, Otaheite, Rousillac, Aripero, parts of La Brea, Avocat, Fyzabad, parts of Siparia, San Francique, Debe, Syne Village, Lowkie Trace, Sunrees Road, Mora Dam Road.
