Hermitage Dam decline triggers water restrictions for some Corporate Area communities – NWC

June 30, 2026

Share this article

Hermitage Dam decline triggers water restrictions for some Corporate Area communities – NWC

Click to view full size

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has moved to implement water rationing for thousands of customers served by the Constant Spring Water Treatment Facility in St Andrew as water levels at the Hermitage Dam continue to decline.

The NWC, in a statement on Tuesday, said the restrictions will take effect on Friday, July 3 and are being implemented in an effort to safeguard the remaining water supply and ensure equitable distribution to affected communities.

According to the NWC, the Hermitage Dam is currently at 65.4 per cent of its 393.5 million-gallon capacity, reflecting significantly reduced inflows

Need the bigger picture?

Ask Gazette to explain what led here, surface earlier reports, or build a timeline from our coverage.

Open Ask Gazette

Sourced from Jamaica Gleaner. Visit their website to read the full story.

Share this article

Comments (0)

Related stories

See articles related to "Hermitage Dam decline triggers water restrictions for some Corporate Area communities – NWC"

16 days ago

NWC regulating water for some customers served by Constant Spring facility

By Jamaica Gleaner

25 days ago

Some 65,000 NWC customers still without water after islandwide power outage

By Jamaica Gleaner

25 days ago

Maintenance checks ongoing, water restoration under way after islandwide blackout - NWC

By Jamaica Gleaner

Download our mobile app

The portable companion to gazettE. Get notifications, track read articles, and more. The latest news from Trinidad and Tobago, in one place.

Get it for Android Get it for iOS