High Turbidity Disrupts Operation At Several NWC Facilities In Western Jamaica

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that high turbidity levels have forced the shutdown of operation at several facilities in the Western section of the island.

The affected facilities and areas served are:

St. James 

Cambridge Treatment Plant- (Bickersteth, Seven Rivers, Richmond Hill, Shortwood, Cambridge, Ducketts, Grange, Bethel Town, Argyle Mountain,Greenwich, Retrieve, Lambs River)  

St. Elizabeth  

Siloah- (Union, Raheen H/S, Marlborough, Russell Hill, Comfort Hall, Ever Green, Mount Pleasant, Lineside, Appleton H/S, Oxford, Paul Mountain, Content) 

Trelawny 

Troy Pumping Station- (Troy and New Hope) 

Wilsons Run Pumping Station- (Wilson Run and Crown Lands) 

Ulster Spring Pumping Station – (Ulster Spring, Albert Town, Bamboo, Freeman’s Hall,Lot, German Town) 

The Commission assures the public that the systems will resume operation as soon as the turbidity levels subsides.

The NWC regrets any inconvenience this may cause and craves the patience and understanding of its valued customers.