October 27, 2016:
The Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Desalcott) has advised the Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (the Authority) of a temporary shutdown of its Desalination Plant at Point Lisas to facilitate maintenance works.
The Desalcott owned and operated desalination plant, provides 40 million gallons daily to WASA, which is used to supply the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, as well as augment the supply to areas in Central and South Trinidad.
The planned shutdown will be from November 8th to 11th 2016 and will have a significant negative impact on WASA’s overall supply position in Trinidad.
In order to mitigate the effects of this supply shortfall on our operations, WASA will implement the following:
- Re-distribution of supply from the Caroni and Navet Water Treatment Plants
- Implementation of temporary supply schedules
- Ensure capacity storage at critical service reservoirs
- Increased water trucking capacity
- Special emphasis and arrangements to supply schools, health institutions, homes for aged and other special needs organisations
- Accelerate response to leak repair
Customers are advised to maintain/establish a system of storage over the period of the shutdown and to also manage their water use efficiently by reducing consumption. This can be done by eliminating wasteful practices; repairing leaks and overflowing water tanks at home and in business places.
For further information, assistance or to request a truck borne delivery, customers can contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/26.
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For further information, please contact:
Corporate Communications Department
Tel: (868) 662-2302-7 ext 2314
Fax: 662-8184