EMERGENCY electrical repair works at the desalination plant in Pt. Lisas will be the cause for a disruption in water supply today (Wednesday February 12, 2025).
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) stated that repair works will be commencing from 9 am and scheduled to be completed by 3 pm.
The plant is owned and operated by the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Desalcott).
In a media release on Wednesday, WASA stated, “During this period, water delivery from Desalcott to the Authority will be reduced to 20-24 million gallons per day, down from the usual 40 million gallons per day.”
As a result of the reduced output, customers in the following areas may experience disruptions or low water pressure:
Central Trinidad: Caroni, Warrenville, Cunupia, Chaguanas, Caparo, Chase Village, Couva, Point Lisas, California, Claxton Bay, Plaisance Park, Pointe a Pierre.
South West Trinidad: 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, parts of Siparia (including De Gannes Village and Quarry Village), San Francique, Woodland, Debe, Syne Village, Lowkie Trace, Sunrees Road, Mora Dam Road.
Desalcott has assured WASA that every effort is being made to complete the repairs as scheduled and ramp up to full water delivery beginning at 3 pm on Wednesday, WASA stated.
Affected customers are advised that a limited truck-borne water service will be available upon request.
For further information, assistance, or to request a truck-borne delivery, customers can also contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll-free at 800-4420/26.
