Nevis Water Department urges conservation as rationing schedule implemented

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May 23, 2022) – – the following is a notice from the Nevis Water Department regarding the newly implemented water management schedule

The Nevis Water Department is kindly asking customers on the Northern side of the island to practice water conservation methods as we are experiencing water supply issues due to prolonged dry spell. The Department implemented a water management schedule which commenced Saturday, May 21 between the hours of 10:00 pm to 4:00 am. Please note that from Sunday, May 22 the water management schedule will commence at 8:00 pm to 4:00 am until further notice.

The areas to be affected are:

Maddens
Butlers
Brick Kiln
Potworks
Barnaby
Liburd Hill
Camps
Fountain
Mt. Lily
Nisbett Settlement
New Castle
Shaws Road
Lower Westbury
Upper and Lower Jones Estate to Oualie
Cades Bay
Clifton Estate
Colquohoun Estate

Persons are also urged to exercise all water conservation practices such as using recycled water for lawns, and monitoring domestic water use in their homes which includes baths, brushing teeth, washing of dishes, and clothes and the washing vehicles.

The Nevis Water Department apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause to our citizens and residents in the areas.

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