Two CWSA catchments now in red, rationing measures in place

The Central Water and Sewage Authority (CWSA) has intensified water rationing procedures used as part of its water management, as the country moves into the peak of the dry season.

On April 7, 2025, the CWSA released an update on the status of the various water catchment systems across the mainland, revealing that those at Mamoon and Montreal were both in Red.

When a system is listed as red it means it is currently under risk, and strict conservation measures will be implemented. Under this category, washing of cars, power washing, and all other non-essential uses of water should cease immediately.

The Dalaway System now stands at Level Orange, while the Layou System is at Yellow.

A strict water rationing schedule has been implemented daily for customers on the Mamoon System from 10:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m the following day for residents in Green Hill and Largo Heights. A number of communities on the Montreal System are being placed on a 9:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m rationing schedule. They are: Richland Park,Simon, New Prospect, Sayers, Dickie, Glenside, Evesham, Akers, La Croix, Ginger Village, Evesham, Akers, Pomsette, Calder Ridge, South Wood, Enhams and Carapan.

A recent update from the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), based in Barbados, said moderate, or worse, short-term drought has developed in the central and northern Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, parts of St. Croix, Sint Maarten and St. Bart’s.

Long-term drought has evolved in southern Belize, the northern Dominican Republic, south-west Jamaica, St. Bart’s, St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), south-east Suriname and north-west Trinidad.

Drought conditions in SVG last year were the worst recorded, with all five systems entering Level Red. The CWSA, at the time, implemented strict water day and night rationing, and urged citizens to be responsible in their use of water.