SERVICE DISRUPTION

EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO 42” TRANSMISSION LINE OFF THE NORTH OROPOUCHE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

The Water and Sewerage Authority, (the Authority), advises that customers in parts of North East Trinidad, served by the North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant, who are currently experiencing low water pressures or in some instances no water supply, that this is due to a leaking 42” diameter transmission pipeline, located cross country in the vicinity of Daniel Trace.

Areas affected include:

AFFECTED AREAS RETURN TO SERVICE
Sangre Grande (Town), Sangre Chiquito, Manzanilla, Coalmine, Guaico/Guaico Tamana, Malabar Phases 1, 3 & 4, Tumpuna Road, San Rafael, Brazil, La Horquetta, Carapo/O’Meara Road, Signature Park/Mausica Road, Maloney Gardens, Five Rivers, Millennium Park, Sunrise Park, Golden Grove Road Midnight, Tuesday 17th January, 2023

Customers are further advised that it may take up to forty-eight (48) hours for the service to normalize to some affected areas, in accordance with established water supply schedules, following the completion of these repairs.

A limited truck borne service will be available upon request. This can be requested through the following self-service options:

  • A limited truck borne service will be available upon request. This can be requested through the following self-service options:
  • Use of the Customer Portal available on the Authority’s website: www.wasa.gov.tt.

Alternatively, customers requiring direct assistance or further information can contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/26.

Corporate Communications Department
January 17, 2023