Emergency repairs underway at Desalcott’s Point Lisas desalination plant

The scheduled water supply to parts of Central and South Trinidad may be affected, as Desalcott carries out emergency repairs at its Point Lisas desalination plant.

The plant is currently experiencing electrical issues, however repair works are scheduled to be completed by 10:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 6th May, 2025.

In the meantime, water delivery from Desalcott to WASA will be reduced to 30 million gallons per day, down from the usual 40 million gallons per day.

Water from the plant usually augments the supply to parts of Central and South West Trinidad.

As such, areas that may be affected include: Caroni, Warrenville, Cunupia, Chaguanas, Caparo, Chase Village, Couva, Point Lisas, California, Claxton Bay, Plaisance Park, Pointe a Pierre, City of San Fernando, Vistabella, Marabella, Gasparillo, South West Union Hall, Pleasantville, Palmiste, Phillipine, Duncan Village, Esperance, Gulf View, Bel Air, La Romain, South Oropouche, Otaheite, Rousillac, Aripero, parts of La Brea, Avocat, Fyzabad, parts of Siparia including De Gannes Village and Quarry Village, San Francique, Debe, Syne Village, Lowkie Trace, Sunrees Road, Mora Dam Road.

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