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T&T...WASA: Only 27% of customers receive 24/7 water
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has confirmed that just over a quarter of customers in Trinidad and Tobago currently receive uninterrupted pipe-borne water, as it sought to clarify recent public debate over the state of water delivery across the country.In a statement issued Monday, WASA disclosed that verified records show 24/7 water coverage stood at 19 per cent in 2024, rising to 27 per cent between January and April 2025.
The authority said the figures reflect “ongoing efforts to address systemic challenges, including aging infrastructure, climate impacts, and operational inefficiencies.”Former Public Utilities Minister, Marvin Gonzales, had previously claimed 24/7 access had already reached 61 per cent of the population under the now-discarded WASA transformation plan.WASA did not respond to the 61 per cent figure directly, but said its statistics are accurate and evidence based.“Achieving universal 24/7 coverage remains its paramount objective,” the release stated, while reaffirming WASA’s focus on infrastructure upgrades, leak reduction, and better resource management.
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has confirmed that just over a quarter of customers in Trinidad and Tobago currently receive uninterrupted pipe-borne water, as it sought to clarify recent public debate over the state of water delivery across the country.In a statement issued Monday, WASA disclosed that verified records show 24/7 water coverage stood at 19 per cent in 2024, rising to 27 per cent between January and April 2025.
The authority said the figures reflect “ongoing efforts to address systemic challenges, including aging infrastructure, climate impacts, and operational inefficiencies.”Former Public Utilities Minister, Marvin Gonzales, had previously claimed 24/7 access had already reached 61 per cent of the population under the now-discarded WASA transformation plan.WASA did not respond to the 61 per cent figure directly, but said its statistics are accurate and evidence based.“Achieving universal 24/7 coverage remains its paramount objective,” the release stated, while reaffirming WASA’s focus on infrastructure upgrades, leak reduction, and better resource management.
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