NWC Old Harbour facility out of commission until June 14

Though the NWC did not state the cause of the emergency, it has advised that restoration time at the facility is estimated at June 14, 2024.

This means tens of thousands of residents will be negatively impacted, but the NWC noted that contingencies are in place to minimize the effects of the disruption. 

“The works are intended to safeguard the viability of the well and expected to improve the overall efficiency for water supply delivery,” stated the utility company.

Since Wednesday, areas such as Old Harbour town, Bodles, Belmont Park, Esquivel Villas, Rhone Park and Claremont have been without water.

The disruption in service has also forced the Old Harbour High School to shift its learning modality to online, while students scheduled for CXC exams encourage to take their own drinking water with them.

#NWCNewstream | The National Water Commission is advising that it has become necessary to suspend operations at the Claremont (Succaba Pen) Well Facility St. Catherine. This is to undertake emergency well rehabilitation works at Facility.

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— NWC Jamaica (@NWCjam) May 30, 2024