WASCO Suspends New Northern Connections, Meters

Saint Lucia’s Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) has suspended all new connections and meter requests north of the island. The suspension, announced on Monday, applies from Millet to Cap Estate. A WASCO advisory said the move was due to ‘severe dry conditions’ in the country. It disclosed that the suspension would remain in effect until water levels increase. In addition, as part of its water scarcity management plan, WASCO has implemented a water rationing schedule for specific sections of the distribution network. A separate advisory on Monday said the rationing schedule would remain in effect until water levels increase. In this regard, WASCO announced that the following systems would experience interruptions during the valving exercise: Hill 20, Carielle, and Morne Du Don.  The company also disclosed that valving has commenced to the following communities: Carellie York Hill Chase Gardens Karibelle Agard Hill Crest Gardens Bois Patat Morne Du Don Upper Cedars Upper La Pansee Sunbilt Skate Town Forgotten Boundary La Force Gap Bocage Green View Development  En Bas Morne Almondale WASCO has underscored the need for its customers to reduce water wastage and curb their consumption by using water-saving measures where possible.  However,  critics have pilloried the company, accusing...