Residents back desalination plant construction but urge short-term fixes
Politics
April 29, 2026
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Residents of far-flung communities in South Trinidad who have endured years of water shortages are welcoming plans for three new desalination plants, while urging the Government to also tap into catchment ponds in low-lying areas as a short-term solution.
In the Valleyline area of Barrackpore, which falls within the Naparima constituency, farmer Khalawan Ramkissoon said the projects are a step in the right direction, but pointed to the ongoing struggles residents face.
He said water supply can be irregular, sometimes arriving only once every few weeks, forcing some residents to rely on ponds.
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