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The Cabinet held a very lengthy and involved meeting on the issue of water adequacy and the challenges which this achievement poses for the Government.<\/p>\n

Three factors, it was agreed, have impacted potable water availability:<\/p>

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The availability of finance the Government has spent 3,000,000.00 on new reverse osmosis plants, new pipes , pumps and training to manage the production and distribution of reverse osmosis water that is 100% water provided to all consumers in Antigua.<\/p>

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A drought that has lasted ten years and is worsening has impacted the 60\/40 formula (reverse osmosis\/ underground surface water supplies) that had been guiding the APUA.<\/p>

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100 % reverse osmosis water is now required because of the persistent drought. In 2021, Antigua recorded 18 inches of rain, the lowest in 90 years. That is the result of Global Climate Change.<\/p>

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The covid 19 pandemic has resulted in an increase demand in water at a time when supplies have dwindled.<\/p>\n

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Water stations are outside many banks, supermarkets, government buildings, private businesses and even homes have increased demand.<\/p>\n

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Yet, the washing of automobiles, sea-craft, the ubiquity of washing machines have all added to the increase demand for water at a time when it is not raining and reverse osmosis water is the only source.<\/p>\n

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The cost of water remains at $22.00 for the first 1000 gallons consumed making APUA water the cheapest commodity one could possibly purchase.<\/p>\n

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Only 48% of the water pipes into the distribution system is built by APUA; the 52% consumed is unknown.<\/p>\n

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