WASA is calling for responsible water use, as it navigates the lingering effects of the 2026 Dry Season.
While the rainy season was officially declared in May 2026, the Authority says a transition period of up to two months is typical before surface water sources fully stabilise.
It says the North West Region has been particularly affected: “The North West Region has been particularly impacted by lower than average rainfall, affecting all surface water facilities, including the Maraval Water Treatment Plant and numerous medium to small-scale intakes. Production volumes remain reduced and will only recover following sustained rainfall across the region.”
Groundwater sources have also been affected, with lower rainfall leading to dropping aquifer levels, further limiting supply.
“Approximately 90 production wells, including those at Moka, Paramin, El Socorro, and Santa Cruz, rely on surface rainfall to recharge aquifers,” says the Authority.
WASA says no further operational interventions can be made under current conditions and that any return to a normal supply ultimately depends on consistent rainfall.
It also insists that it is successfully managing this annual occurrence, with North West Distribution teams working diligently, rotating available supply to minimise disruption while maintaining established Dry Season schedules.
While it acknowledges an increase in ‘No Water’ complaints from the North West region, it assures that rotating supply schedules remain in effect.
It says when one region experiences strain, it is a reminder to all that water is a finite resource, and is urging persons to adopt the following practices:
• Store water responsibly during scheduled supply hours,
• Avoid using hosepipes for gardening or vehicle washing
• Repair leaking fixtures promptly
• Reuse water where possible
