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BROWN WATER TEMPORARY

Developing storyDesalcott Maintenance Delay Strains WASA Supply, Discolours Water in Several Communities →

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October 8, 2026

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BROWN WATER TEMPORARY

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Senior Political Reporter

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is continuing efforts to resolve the discoloured water affecting consumers in parts of north, central and south Trinidad, assuring the issue is temporary.

Padarath provided the update in Parliament yesterday while responding to a question from Opposition Whip Marvin Gonzales on whether urgent measures were being taken to address complaints from customers in areas including Diego Martin, Port-of-Spain, central and south Trinidad.

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