HEAVY rainfall on Thursday has disrupts the operations of Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) water treatment plants (WTPs) in north Trinidad.
WASA issued a press release on Thursday stating that as a result, the water supply in some areas will be negatively affected.
Turbid water conditions and clogged intakes are being blamed for the disruption.
WASA stated that their WTPs at Tompire, Aripo, Guanapo, Quare, Luengo and Naranjo and Acono were affected.
Areas that are affected are Toco, Valencia, parts of Arima, El Dorado, parts of Tacarigua and Maracas, St Joseph.
WASA stated, “The affected facilities are expected to return to service when conditions normalise at the various locations. In view of this situation, customers are advised to manage their water use effectively as to may take up to 24 hours thereafter for the restoration of their scheduled pipe borne water supply.”
WASA is also assuring customers that the water distributed was safe to use and complies with the guidelines for drinking water quality by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Desal plant up and running
The Authority also stated that the desalination plant at Pt Lisas resumed operations at around midday on Thursday.
The plant that underwent emergency maintenance work supplies water to parts of south and central Trinidad.
Customers are advised that it may take up to 36 hours for the service to normalise in some areas.
WASA has apologised for the inconvenience in both instances and advises customers to call 800-4420/26 for further information.
