Government is blaming years of underinvestment for ongoing water supply disruptions linked to mechanical failures at the El Socorro Booster Station.

Responding to a question in Parliament, Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath said the booster station, which supplies Port of Spain, Laventille, Cascade and Cocorite, is currently operating at reduced capacity and is being supported through structured distribution and emergency controls.

He said restoration efforts suffered another setback when a key motor failed, triggering further supply interruptions and additional repairs, noting that the public must understand the scale of deterioration inherited from the previous administration.