Residents of Daniel Town and Texas in Trelawny say they have been without piped water since the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, leaving many to spend thousands of dollars to secure the essential commodity.

Speaking to The STAR, resident Shawna McKay described the situation as unacceptable.

"It's a disgrace the way the National Water Commission (NWC) is treating us. All you get is excuses. I have to be purchasing water at $8,000 per load," she said.