THERE is a cutback in production at the Point Lisas Desalination Plant resulting in low water pressures for residents in Central and South West Trinidad.
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) in a media release on Monday stated that the reduced production was due to high algae concentrations at this time, in the raw sea water at the intake area of the Plant.
The plant that is owned and operated by the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (DESALCOTT) normally supplies WASA with 40 million gallons of water per day (mgd) however this has been reduced to 36 mgd.
WASA stated, “These conditions are being closely monitored and DESALCOTT has advised that the facility will return to normal full production of 40 mgd, as soon as conditions allow.”
Affected areas include:
- Caroni;
- Warrenville;
- Cunupia;
- Chaguanas;
- Caparo;
- Chase Village;
- Couva;
- Point Lisas;
- California;
- Claxton Bay;
- Plaisance Park;
- Pointe a Pierre;
- City of San Fernando;
- Vistabella;
- Marabella;
- Gasparillo;
- South West Union Hall;
- Pleasantville;
- Palmiste;
- Phillipine;
- Duncan Village;
- Esperance;
- Gulf View;
- Bel Air;
- La Romain;
- South Oropouche;
- Otaheite;
- Rousillac,;
- Aripero;
- Parts of La Brea;
- Avocat;
- Fyzabad;
- De Gannes Village; Quarry Village;
- San Francique;
- Debe;
- Syne Village;
- Lowkie Trace;
- Sunrees Road; and
- Mora Dam Road.
Customers are further advised that a limited truck borne service is available upon request. This can be requested through the WASA Services App available via the Play Store or Apple store; or Customer Portal available on the Authority’s website: www.wasa.gov.tt.
Alternatively, customers requiring direct assistance or further information can contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/4426.
The Authority thanked customers for their patience and understanding.
