The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit wishes to inform customers of temporary reductions in water production, which have impacted distribution to several communities.
Currently, our average daily production is approximately 6 million imperial gallons (IG), falling short of the estimated daily demand of 9 million IG. This deficit is due to several factors, including mechanical and technical challenges, unfavourable sea conditions, infrastructural
disruptions, and the natural wear and tear of our Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) plants.
APUA is steadfast in its commitment to enhancing water production capacity by increasing surface and groundwater supplies through the exploration and inclusion of additional wells in its production network. Moreover, we have expanded our investment in reverse osmosis technology via strategic agreements with NS Management and The Seven Seas Water Group.
These initiatives are set to boost water production by an additional 5 million imperial gallons (IG) by the end of 2025, including 1 million IG from the Ffryes R.O. facility, scheduled for commissioning by January 2025. This enhanced capacity will meet the growing needs of communities in the southern region of the island and strengthen storage capabilities at the Grays Hill Reservoir, which serves the western and southwestern areas.
In the interim, APUA has established a strategic committee tasked with reviewing and implementing an improved distribution strategy to ensure equitable water delivery to areas currently experiencing challenges by Thursday 16th January 2025. APUA recognises the essential need for reliable water supply and assures all customers of ongoing efforts to address these issues.
APUA also urges customers to store at least 60 gallons of potable water per person to cover basic household needs for at least three days in the event of disruptions. Consumers are also reminded of the importance of practicing water conservation and recycling measures in homes
and businesses to prolong a limited and precious resource.
Furthermore, residents who use community standpipes are reminded to use them responsibly and only for their intended purpose of supporting residential water consumption. Any misuse, such as attaching hoses or tampering with the standpipes, is considered an offence and can
lead to contamination, presenting serious public health risks.
APUA deeply regrets any inconvenience caused and asks for your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve water production and distribution.
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Same story, different year, nuff said!
Another failed experiment by the Gaston Brown administration. God save Antigua
It is interesting to hear that APUA is doing all it can to improve water distribution however since arriving on the island 6 weeks ago there has been practically a daily water leak in Tyrells Liberta which
has been reported to APUA more than once and not once has anyone been to investigate. God knows how many galleons of water has been wasted.
I haven’t received a drop of water for about 2 weeks and my bill is going be over $190ecc. This is crazy
“Currently, our average daily production is approximately 6 million imperial gallons (IG), falling short of the estimated daily demand of 9 million IG. THIS DEFICIT IS DUE TO SEVERAL FACTORS, INCLUDING MECHANICAL AND TECHNICAL CHALLENGES, UNFAVOURABLE SEA CONDITIONS, INFRASTRUCTURAL DISRUPTIONS, AND THE NATURAL WEAR AND TEAR OF OUR REVERSE OSMOSIS (R.O.) PLANTS”.
How come they did not put in the name IAN LEWIS? I thought it was said that he was a U.P.P. supporter and he was the problem (enjoy your package Ian).
God go deal wid are you (all of are you).
I don’t understand why you all have to put on water after six in the morning on days when people are working. By six and after six persons are on their way to work already. Putting on water at those times makes no sense and by the time we reach home from work no water there, it’s just disgusting we are tired of this water situation. I want to wash my skin properly in the mornings and at night. Every month we pay water bill and for what. Last Saturday no water in the pipes to wash uniforms and work clothes. I don’t understand what I am paying water bill for. My bottles I keep water in is empty because when I leave for work no water dey when I come home from work no water dey. Some body help please. I live in fort road .
The solution to the water issue in Antigua is simple: get rid of the water division manager, Ian Lewis. He is clearly not able to get the job done. Every year, all year it’s just excuse after excuse from the water division. The man at the top needs to be held accountable and then continue down the chain until the entire division becomes more productive.
Time to get rid of the Apua dead wood at the top and hire individuals that can manage the situation.
How many of the management were political appointments?
No water in Herberts since last year except for a few minutes last week. Are they wait for an outbreak of something? Hotels, Crosbies, Cedar Valley have water supply. The water companies have daily water supply. Why is that so? Lord help us.