The water supply to approximately 98,000 customers along the East-West Corridor was affected on Thursday night and yesterday when a water main ruptured in Arima. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is urging customers to use water wisely. The line was repaired at 5.25 pm yesterday, the company said in a media statement yesterday.
WASA's corporate communications head, Ellen Lewis, confirmed the 42-inch transmission main near Food Basket, Churchill-Roosevelt Highway, Arima, had ruptured around 9 pm on Thursday. In a release yesterday, Lewis said it might have resulted from a weak point or fault on the line. She said repairs began early yesterday morning and were scheduled to continue for 36 hours. In the meantime, Lewis said a limited truck-borne service was available, with priority being given to health institutions, special homes and schools.
WASA advised customers that they were currently flushing the lines and there will be a gradual restoration of the water supply by today.
Affected areas:
La Horquetta
Malabar Phases One, Three and Four
Tumpuna Road North and South
Brazil Village
O'Meara Road
Carapo
Signature Park
Mausica Road
Maloney
Oropune Gardens
Sunrise Park
Five Rivers
Cane Farm
Golden Grove Road, Arouca.
