The Barbados Water Authority (BWA), which is trying to collect $60 million in debts, has launched a crackdown on businesses that owe thousands of dollars.
They either have to pay up or face disconnection.
The programme targeted 20 entities last week, including six hotels, three spas associated with a hotel, three farms, and a construction company which collectively owed nearly $3 million.
One of the hotels was about $800 000 in arrears, another over $400 000, while a manufacturing company owed close to $500 000. (MB)
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