The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit has reported an increase in leaks across its distribution network, attributing the rise to growing pressure on an aging pipeline infrastructure. According to Antigua News Room, the authority moved to reassure customers that overall water production remains stable despite the uptick in reported faults.
APUA confirmed that average daily water production currently exceeds 9 million imperial gallons, meaning supply itself is not the primary concern. The authority acknowledged, however, that the decades-old network will require substantial time, planning, and investment to fully modernise.
Repair teams are actively identifying and fixing leaks throughout the system, while pipeline upgrade projects continue to advance. APUA is also closely monitoring production and distribution levels across the network.
Several significant infrastructure improvements are also underway. These include the implementation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to strengthen remote monitoring and operational control, an expansion of storage capacity, and the ongoing refurbishment of a storage tank at Crabbs. The authority is also preparing for the installation of a new 3.2 million imperial gallon reverse osmosis plant at the former Tango site in Crabbs.
APUA acknowledged that service disruptions remain an inconvenience for customers and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a reliable water supply while improving the broader system.
In the meantime, the authority is calling on customers to practise water conservation and to store adequate supplies where possible as infrastructure works continue.
