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In a Notice issued this morning (Wednesday 4th November, 2026), the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising that flooded river conditions and clogged screens has caused reduced flows to the North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant. Affected areas are as follows:  Guaico Tamana Road, St. Aines, Skyview Development, Little Coora Road, Bonair Road, Howsen Village, Tamana Hill, Junction Road, Maraj Hill, Upper Cunapo Road, Barker Trace, Alison Park, Rampartap Trace, Manzanilla Fishing Pond, Shahadeen, Vega de Oropouche, Turure Road, Guaico, Sangre Grande, Picton Road, Ojo Road, Foster Road, Sangre Grande Hospital and environs, North and South of Tumpuna Road, Carapo, Malabar, Brazil, La Horquetta, Maloney Gardens, parts of Trincity, Five Rivers and environs. WASA notes that estimated restoration is to be determined based on the river conditions. The Authority apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

The Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (WASA) is advising customers that the Seven Seas Desalination Plant will be out of service for a further twenty-four (24) hours, from 7:00 AM today (Wednesday 7th October, 2026) , to allow emergency repairs to the 24-inch main that carries water from the plant onto WASA’s distribution system. WASA said the plant is expected back in service on or before 7:00 AM on Thursday (8th October, 2026). Customers in the following communities in the Central and South West districts may experience a disruption in supply: Vance River Guapo Gonzales Egypt Village New Lands Vessigny Parrylands Cochrane Mahaica Fanny Village Harriman Park Clifton Hill Cap-de-Ville Truck-borne water is available to affected areas on request. Customers can call the WASA hotline on 800-4H20 (800-4420). WASA said it “apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks customers for their patience while crews complete the repairs. Updates will be shared on WASA’s social media ...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers that flushing is underway in affected areas to clear temporary water discolouration following the recent scheduled maintenance shutdown at the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Desalcott). In a Media Release this afternoon, WASA said temporary adjustments were made to the water transmission system during the shutdown. “As the system returned to normal operations and water pressures were restored, some customers experienced discoloured water.” WASA is assuring customers that the water remains safe for domestic use. Customers experiencing discolouration are advised to run their taps for a few minutes to flush their internal plumbing systems. For further information or assistance, customers may contact WASA’s Customer Contact Centre, toll-free at 800-4420 or 800-4426, use the WASA Services App, or access the Customer Portal through WASA’s website. WASA said it “apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thanks cus...

UPDATE (03/10/26): WASA said its executive team toured the Desalcott facility on Friday (2nd October, 2026) for an on-site update on the annual planned maintenance shutdown. Crews have been working around the clock to keep the project on track for the October 4th completion, while truck-borne water services were deployed to support affected areas across Central and South Trinidad. WASA notes that teams are actively monitoring the system and carrying out the necessary works to support the reliability of the water supply. Customers are asked to plan accordingly and conserve water during this period. For further information or assistance, contact the WASA Hotline: 800-4H20 (800-4420 to 800-4426). According to the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), as maintenance continues at the Point Lisas Desalination Plant , it will rotate supply between the Central and South Regions from 6:00 PM on Wednesday (30th September, 2026) to 6:00 PM on Sunday (4th October, 2026). Central will be isolated ...

UPDATE (01/10/26):  As maintenance continues at the Point Lisas Desalination Plant, WASA said it will rotate supply between the Central and South Regions until 6:00 PM on Sunday (4th October, 2026). According to the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), the Point Lisas Desalination Plant will undergo planned maintenance from 12:00 PM on Monday 28th September, 2026 to 12:00 PM on Sunday 4th October, 2026. During this period, water supply to parts of Central and South Trinidad may be affected. Areas that may be affected include the following: Caroni Warrenville Cunupia Chaguanas Caparo Chase Village Couva Point Lisas California Claxton Bay Plaisance Park Pointe-a-Pierre City of San Fernando Vistabella Gasparillo Marabella South-West Union Hall Pleasantville Palmiste Phillipine Esperance Duncan Village Gulf View Bel Air La Romaine South Oropouche Otaheite Rousillac Aripero Parts of La Brea Avocat Fyzabad Parts of Siparia, including De Gannes Village and Quarry Village San Francique...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers in parts of Central and South Trinidad that there will be a disruption in their water supply as a result of the annual planned maintenance shutdown of the Point Lisas Desalination Plant , operated by the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Desalcott). The Desalcott plant supplies 40 million gallons of water daily to WASA, supporting the Point Lisas Industrial Estate and augmenting supply to parts of Central and South-West Trinidad. In a Media Release today (Wednesday 23rd September, 2026), WASA said the shutdown, which will occur between 12:00 PM on Monday 28th September, 2026 to 12:00 PM on Sunday 4th October, 2026 , is necessary to facilitate planned maintenance works at the facility. During this period, customers normally supplied or supported by production from the desalination plant can expect interruptions or changes to their regular water supply. Desalcott has advised that delivery to WASA is expected to rec...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned service interruption as a result of reduced production to the Carlsen Field Water Treatment Plant, due to a burnt meter at Carlsen Field Well #11.   Affected areas are as follows:  Carlsen Field Farm proper, Thompson Road, Sou Sou Lands, Success Trace, parts of Edinburgh Road, Arena Road Upper and Lower, La Quesa Road, Mission Road from Freeport overpass along Mission Road up to Lime Fruit Junction, Cashew Gardens 1, 2, and 3, Nadira Gardens, Ravine Sable and Palmiste. WASA notes that restoration is expected by 4:00 PM on Saturday (19th September, 2026).   The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of the following interim water supply schedule for parts of Penal Rock Road, effective from 28th August, 2026 until 11th September, 2026:  ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) For further information, assistance, or to request a truck-borne delivery, customers can contact WASA’s Customer Contact Centre, toll-free at 800-4420 to 800-4426. Please be guided accordingly.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising motorists and members of the general public of pipeline repair works to be undertaken at LP #1600 Southern Main Road, La Brea, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday (18th July, 2026). Motorists are advised to proceed with caution, as heavy equipment and work crews will be in operation to facilitate urgent repair works. The public is further advised to follow the instructions of traffic management personnel during the execution of works. Please be guided accordingly.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the person or persons involved in two (2) acts of vandalism at its WASA Beetham Substation in Port-of-Spain. In a Media Release on Saturday (30th May, 2026), T&TEC said its emergency crews responded to an outage originating from its WASA Beetham Substation at approximately 2:00 PM on Friday (29th May, 2026), where several sections of control cables had apparently been cut and removed. Crews were able to quickly transfer the load to another circuit and restore supply to affected customers within thirty (30) minutes. However, at approximately 6:00 AM on Saturday morning, T&TEC said another intrusion occurred. Security footage captured a man entering the substation compound who, in attempting to cut cables, triggered an explosion and fire. The man hurriedly fled the scene. The fire, which damaged the switch house and other ancillary infrastructure, was extinguished by t...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers in several parts of North, Central and South Trinidad that there will be a temporary disruption to their pipe-borne water supply, due to essential works being carried out by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC). In a Media Release today (Friday 29th May, 2026), the Authority said T&TEC will “execute a critical 20/25MVA transformer installation at the Caroni Arena Substation, located at the Caroni Water Treatment Plant. Consequently, the 66kV bus will be de-energised, requiring a complete shutdown of the Caroni Water Treatment Facility.” Start: Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 at 10:00 PM End: Thursday 4th June, 2026 at 5:00 AM During this period, customers may experience low water pressures or no supply at all in the affected areas, as follows: North Trinidad (Served by Valsayn Booster Stations A & B) Saddle Road, San Juan Laventille Road, Febeau Village Malick Bagatelle Success Village, Laventille Trou...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is calling on the national community to support responsible water use, as the North-West region navigates the lingering effects of the 2026 Dry Season. While the Rainy Season was officially declared in May 2026 , the Authority notes that a transition period of up to two (2) months is typical before surface water sources fully stabilize, a reality that affects not only the North-West but also serves as a reminder for the entire country. In a Media Release today (Monday 25th May, 2026), WASA said the North-West region has been “particularly impacted by lower than average rainfall, affecting all surface water facilities, including the Maraval Water Treatment Plant and numerous medium to small-scale intakes. Production volumes remain reduced and will only recover following sustained rainfall across the region. Groundwater sources have also been affected. Approximately ninety (90) production wells, including those at Moka, Paramin, El Socorro, and San...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned service interruption due to emergency pipeline repairs at Southern Main Road, Claxton Bay, opposite the cemetery.   Affected areas are as follows:   Along Southern Main Road, Claxton Bay and all side streets, Pranz Gardens, Maingotville, St. Margaret's Old Road, Upper Cedar Hill Road and all side streets, along Hermitage Road and all side streets, Macaulay Road, Caratal Road, Soledad North, South and West Road, Bandoo Trace, Forres Park Road, Mt. Pleasant Road and Springvale. WASA notes that restoration is expected by 6:00 PM on Monday (11th May, 2026).   The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it was alerted today (Thursday 7th May, 2026) to a ruptured transmission main in the vicinity of Beetham Gardens. The incident occurred during a cleaning exercise being carried out by another agency. Upon notification, WASA said its emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the location. “Dewatering operations have already commenced to allow for a full assessment of the damage and to determine the necessary repairs.” The Authority said it “wishes to assure its valued customers that every effort is being made to minimize the impact of this disruption. WASA is focusing entirely on its response and restoration efforts. Further updates will be provided as repair work progresses.” Pictured Above: Dain Maharaj (L), WASA CEO (Ag.) and Marvin Miguel (R), Manager Distribution North West, on site at Beetham Gardens, assessing the ruptured transmission main.   Motorists proceeding East are advised to exercise extreme caution or use al...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of planned water interruption due to maintenance works at the Caroni Water Treatment Plant Sub Station, between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday (27th April, 2026). These works involve the replacement of transformers by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC). Affected areas are as follows:  Valsayn Booster Stations A & B Saddle Road, San Juan, Bagatelle, Laventille Road, Febeau Village, Success Village, Laventille, Malick, Trou Macaque. El Socorro Booster Station Barataria, Morvant, East Dry River, Port-of-Spain, St. Barb’s, Gonzales, St. Ann’s, Cascade, Dibe, Long Circular, St. James, Cocorite, Belmont. Central & South Trinidad Piarco, Cunupia, Chaguanas, Lange Park, Felicity, Caroni Savannah Road, Bank Village, Carapichaima, Mc Bean, Windsor Park, Claxton Bay, City of San Fernando, Caroni North and South Bank Road, Endeavour, Jerningham Road, Longdenville, California, Korea Village, Waterloo, ...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) provided an update today (Wednesday 15th April, 2026) on repair works following the electrical fault affecting the El Socorro Booster Station's starter mechanism. In a Media Release, WASA said, “As previously communicated, repairs to the electrical starter are progressing methodically. The Authority wishes to confirm that while the process has required additional time to ensure a thorough and safe resolution, our technical teams remain fully in control of the operation.” WASA notes that repairs are ongoing, and the second booster unit is now anticipated to be fully restored and returned to operation by 6:00 PM on Thursday evening (16th April, 2026). Once restarted, the El Socorro Booster Station will resume 100% production capacity, and normal pipe-borne water supply will be progressively restored across all affected areas, including Port-of-Spain, Barataria, Laventille, Morvant, Woodbrook, St. James, Belmont, Cascade, St. Ann’s, and neighbou...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is providing the public with an update regarding the ongoing emergency repair works on the 36-inch transmission pipeline near the Beetham Gardens Development. In a Media Release today (Sunday 12th April, 2026), WASA said a significant leak developed on the pipeline on Monday 6th April, 2026, and while a temporary repair was made that same day to restore service, “permanent repairs are now necessary to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the system.”  These works require the temporary shutdown of the El Socorro Booster Station and the El Socorro High-Lift Station, which began at 6:00 AM on Saturday (11th April, 2026). Full service is expected to be restored by 6:00 AM on Monday (13th April, 2026). WASA notes that, “At this time, the Authority has received reports of discoloured water in several areas across Central and South Trinidad. We want to reassure customers that this condition is temporary and completely expected given the n...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising the national community of a temporary reduction in production at the Caroni Arena Water Treatment Plant on Thursday (9th April, 2026), between the hours of 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM. During this six-hour period, production will be reduced to approximately 45 IMGD (Imperial Million Gallons per Day) to facilitate emergency cleaning and maintenance of the Raw Water Station. According to WASA, “This critical intervention has become necessary following significant rainfall over the holiday weekend, which caused flooded river conditions and resulted in heavy debris and silt accumulation within the raw water sump at Caroni. The debris has restricted inflow to the raw water pumps, affected operational performance, and caused subsequent tripping on undercurrent. Without immediate action, there is an increased likelihood of damage to the pumps and potential disruption to full production capacity.” The Authority is emphasizing that this cleaning “is ...