Friday, April 17, 2026

Weary over water woes

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A worsening water crisis across several parishes has left people without a reliable supply for weeks, as repeated infrastructure failures, burst mains and low reservoir levels continue to plague the system.

While the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) says leak detection and repairs are ongoing, frustrated residents lament that the disruptions have become unbearable, forcing them to rely on standpipes, tanks and even travel outside their communities for water.

Mellows Hill and Spa Hill in St Joseph have experienced plenty dry taps in recent weeks.

A man in Mellows Hill, who identified himself as “Mallett”, said water has been virtually non-existent for over a month.  (NS/CA)

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