Saint Lucia News

WASCO enhances water trucking service to affected communities

Thursday, February 29, 2024

by WASCO

WASCO IS PRIORITIZING THIS FREE SERVICE FOR AFFECTED CONSUMERS, BUILDING ON EFFORTS THAT THE COMPANY HAS EMPLOYED TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A SAFE SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) announces its partnership with the Government of Saint Lucia aimed at enhancing water trucking services to communities experiencing supply issues on the northern network. Through the government's generous provision of financial aid, this relief service will benefit areas impacted by supply shortages in the north including Beausejour, Bella Rosa, Massade, Cas En Bas, Cap Estate, Bonne Terre, Rodney Heights, Monchy, Piat, Grand Riviere, Norbert, Degazon, Morne Serpent, Monier, Corinth, Trouya, Vigie and a small section of the City of Castries. These locations have been grouped into zones, each of which is equipped with a designated water truck and a team to manage the dispensing of water.

 

WASCO is prioritizing this free service for affected consumers, building on efforts that the company has employed to provide them with a safe source of potable water. Due to the scarcity of supply, water trucks will serve a maximum of 1000 gallons per customer. The public is asked to note that water trucking services will not be available on the 1st and 2nd March, 2024 while repairs to the raw water pipeline are being undertaken. In the event that communities are still in need of assistance, WASCO will resume trucking to the remaining impacted areas from 3rd March, 2024 until the system is fully charged.

 

The public is encouraged to contact the numbers provided below to request relief via our emergency trucking service.

 

Cap Estate, Belle Vue and environs

482 0156

Beausejour, Monchy

482 0066

Piat, Grand Riviere, Norbert

482 0053

Degazon, Morne Serpent, Monier

482 0024

Bella Rosa , Corinth (Sunset Development, Emerald, Inglewoods)

482 0151

Castries Area, Queenslane, Vigie, White Rock, Rodney Heights, Bonne Terre

482 0177

Massade, Cas En Bas, Trouya

482 0077

Hotels

482 0209

WASCO appreciates the patience of our consumers and thanks the public for their continued support as we work to enhance the efficiency of the water supply system.