The Antigua Public Utilities Authority's Water Business Unit has announced an adjusted water distribution schedule for several communities following a drop in surface water levels at Bendals Valley, according to Antigua News Room.
With levels at the Bendals Valley now below the threshold required for extraction, communities ordinarily supplied by the Bendals Water Treatment Plant will temporarily receive water from the Ffryes Reverse Osmosis Plant and available well sources within the Bendals Valley.
Communities normally served by the Bendals Water Treatment Plant include Bendals Village, Bendals Road, Bathlodge, Cashew Hill, Whenner Road, Brownes Avenue, Martins Village, DeSouza Road, Tindale Road, Golden Grove Eastern Section and Golden Grove Extension.
The Ffryes R.O. Plant already supplies a separate set of communities, including Big Creek, Ebenezer, Jennings, Bolans, Crab Hill, Johnsons Point, Urlings, Cades Bay and Old Road.
With the Ffryes R.O. Plant now bearing a wider customer load, residents across all affected communities should expect lower water pressure, shorter service periods and longer intervals between scheduled distribution days. Water service will be rotated among the affected communities.
The Water Business Unit is urging customers to store water responsibly whenever service is available and to continue practising water conservation measures. The unit also thanked customers for their patience as it works to manage the available supply.
