Pumping Stations Again Affected By Power Outages

Pumping Stations Again Affected By Power Outages

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to advise the public that on Wednesday, May 1, it again suffered power outages at its Bowmanston, Golden Ridge, Sweet Vale, Applewhaites, Greens and Ellerton pumping stations. The stoppages impacted residents fed from these...
Water Quality Survelliance Workshop

Water Quality Survelliance Workshop

Environmental Health Officers are set to receive a refresher training course in Water Quality Surveillance. In light of Barbados’ water quality concerns from the public, and past challenges with international “Boil water” notifications, the Ministry...
Water Storage During Hurricane Season

Water Storage During Hurricane Season

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has advised that it is important to store an adequate supply of water for each individual and pets during the hurricane season. The minimum recommended amount for drinking, food preparation and personal hygiene is five gallons per...
Protecting Barbados’ Water Supply

Protecting Barbados’ Water Supply

The United Nations considers universal access to clean drinking water to be a basic human right. According to the World Health Organization, one-tenth of the global disease burden could be prevented by increasing access to safe drinking water; improving sanitation and...

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