Chlorine Leak at NWC Mona Reservoir Sends Fumes Over UWI Campus

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Updated Sep 30, 2026

A chlorine leak at NWC’s Mona Reservoir Compound in Kingston sent noxious fumes over the UWI Mona campus.Jamaica Star +2
NWC said its emergency team, supplier and the Jamaica Fire Brigade quickly contained the spill and are assessing it.Jamaica Gleaner +1
UWI Mona said no injuries had been confirmed and emergency procedures, including evacuation, could be used if needed.Jamaica Star +1
The cause of the leak and the extent of any health effects remain unconfirmed.Jamaica Gleaner +1

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Sep 29, 2026

NWC assessing chlorine spill at Mona Reservoir

A chlorine leak at the National Water Commission’s Mona Reservoir Compound in Kingston was quickly contained on Tuesday, and an assessment is now underway. The NWC said it worked with its emergency team, the supplier and the Jamaica Fire Brigade, and is urging anyone with symptoms to seek medical attention.

Sep 29, 2026

NWC assessing chlorine leak incident at Mona Reservoir compound

The National Water Commission is investigating a chlorine leak at its Mona Reservoir compound in Jamaica, after the spill was quickly contained by its emergency team, the supplier and the Jamaica Fire Brigade. Nearby premises were alerted, and the NWC is urging anyone who may have been affected and is feeling unwell to seek medical attention.

Sep 29, 2026

UWI monitoring noxious fumes following incident at nearby NWC plant

UWI Mona is monitoring a noxious gas smell that reached campus after an incident at the nearby NWC Mona Dam Treatment Plant. The university has not confirmed any injuries or the gas source, but said emergency procedures, including evacuation if needed, will be used; reports suggest a leaking chlorine tank.

Sep 29, 2026

Noxious fumes from NWC plant waft over UWI Mona campus

A noxious gas smell from an incident at the nearby NWC Mona Dam Treatment Plant has reached the UWI Mona campus, prompting the university to closely monitor conditions and activate emergency planning if needed. UWI said no injuries have been confirmed and urged students, staff and faculty to remain calm and follow official instructions.