The Water and Sewerage Department. Photo: VINO

1. The introduction of a water rationing programme for the supply of water to customers in the western region of the island, including West End, Towers and Long Bay; and

2. The introduction of a booster station to supplement the West End water supply from the Sea Cow’s Bay Water Plant. This booster station is expected to be placed at Cox Heath.

In introducing the water rationing schedule, affected customers should expect interruptions in their regular water supply during certain hours of the day; these periods would be announced in advance.

Customers would then be able to plan accordingly. The downtimes will be necessary to allow water levels to be rebuilt. Areas located at higher elevations are expected to be more significantly affected.

The Water and Sewerage Department wishes to assure affected customers that it is taking all available measures to reduce and eliminate the water shortage being experienced. A subsequent Public Notice will soon follow with an update as well as the water rationing schedule.

The Department sincerely regrets any inconvenience that this rationing programme may cause and asks for customers’ patience and understanding, as it strives to provide a continuous supply of potable water to all residents of the Virgin Islands.