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NWC to ease water restrictions on Constant Spring Network

Toriann Ellis

Toriann Ellis / Our Today

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The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers served by the Constant Spring water supply system in Kingston and St Andrew (KSA) that a relaxation of the current water supply regulations will take effect on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

This adjustment follows a sustained period of rainfall over the past two weeks, which resulted in significant improvements in inflows to the Hermitage Dam. Storage levels have increased from below 65 per cent to approximately 90 per cent, allowing the Commission to move forward with the restoration of normal water supply arrangements.

Acting Vice President for Operations, Herman Fagan, stated that “the decision to relax the measures represents the fulfilment of the commission’s commitment to ease restrictions once conditions improve.”

He further noted that the recent inflows have created the necessary buffer to support a return to normal operations.

Accordingly, customers can expect a return to 24-hour water supply.

Fagan is also encouraging all customers to continue practising responsible water use. This includes conserving water, promptly reporting leaks, and repairing leaks within their premises.

The NWC will continue to closely monitor dam levels and advises that regulatory measures may be reintroduced if inflows decline during the upcoming dry period, in order to safeguard water availability for all customers.

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Constant Spring water supply system Herman Fagan Hermitage Dam The National Water Commission

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