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WASA Restricts Tobago Water Use Ahead of Carnival Amid Dry Conditions

WASA has restricted non-essential water use in Tobago during dry El Niño conditions and Carnival demand. Hoses were nevertheless used to spray patrons at the Stink and Dutty event.

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Updated Oct 31, 2026

WASA banned hosepipes, sprinklers and pressure washers for watering gardens and washing vehicles in Tobago until further notice.
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The restrictions respond to El Niño-related dry conditions and higher water demand during Tobago Carnival.
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Hoses sprayed patrons at the Stink and Dutty event despite the restrictions, and the Public Utilities Secretary condemned the water use.
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Oct 31, 2026

Water flows at Stink and Dutty despite WASA restrictions

WASA’s water restrictions in Tobago did not stop hoses from being used at Stink and Dutty, even as the island faces drought-like conditions from El Niño. Public Utilities Secretary Ricky Joffeild condemned the waste at Parade Grounds, Bacelot, where carnival crowds and more than 60,000 expected visitors are putting extra pressure on water supplies.

Oct 30, 2026

WASA restrictions fail to stop water spraying at Stink and Dutty

Water restrictions in Tobago did not stop hoses being used at Friday’s Stink and Dutty event, where thousands of patrons were sprayed despite WASA’s ban on hose use for washing cars and watering gardens. Public Utilities Secretary Ricky Joefield condemned the waste, warning that drought-like El Niño conditions and Carnival’s influx of more than 60,000 visitors are straining supplies.

Oct 29, 2026

WASA Announces Water Use Restrictions For Tobago – Efficient And Responsible Use Essential During Carnival

WASA has imposed immediate restrictions on Tobago’s water supply, banning hosepipes, sprinklers and pressure washers for watering gardens or washing cars until further notice. The move responds to a threatened water shortage linked to drier El Niño conditions and higher demand during Tobago Carnival, with officials urging residents and event stakeholders to conserve water.

Oct 29, 2026

WASA imposes water restrictions in Tobago ahead of Carnival

WASA has restricted non-essential water use in Tobago, banning hosepipes, sprinklers and pressure washers for watering gardens or washing vehicles as El Niño-driven dry conditions strain supplies during Carnival. The Authority urged residents, visitors and businesses to conserve water, fix leaks and plan usage carefully to avoid shortages.

WASA Restricts Tobago Water Use Ahead of Carnival Amid Dry Conditions

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