CWSA prohibits use of hoses due to drought condition

THE USE OF hoses to wet lawns and plants is now prohibited, given the drought conditions presently affecting St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).

The prohibition on the use of hoses is part of the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA)’s dry weather emergency response plan which has been activated.

The CWSA said the current drought situation has resulted in significant reduction in river flows at the majority of this country’s major water sources, and the Montreal system, where river flows are now below 50 per cent is the worst affected.

Also part of the CWSA’s emergency response plan is: (a) closely monitoring inflows to its systems and storage tanks (b) seeking the assistance of the general public in reporting leaks and practising conservation (c) directing the general public to listen to local radio stations and the CWSA Facebook page to be updated on any planned disruptions in service.

Leaks can also be reported at the CWSA emergency line at 4571445 and on the CWSA Facebook page.