The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) says its water quality testing continues to show 100 per cent compliance with World Health Organisation (WHO) standards, even as the island faces water supply challenges.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, WASCO said it had accelerated testing across all systems to ensure that water quality and safety protocols remain in place and are strengthened wherever possible.
“Through close collaboration with the WRMA [Water Resources Management Agency], the Ministry of Environmental Health, and regional and international partners, WASCO remains fully aligned with international best practices, maintaining 100 per cent compliance with World Health Organisation (WHO) standards,” it said, adding that its efforts to protect water quality include enhanced testing, water trucking and strategic system management.
According to WASCO, some water quality problems may be linked to faulty non-return valves, back-siphonage or other plumbing issues that can cause water from household storage tanks or internal systems to flow back through a property’s plumbing when water pressure is reduced.
It therefore advised customers experiencing water quality concerns to check their internal plumbing systems and report the issue to its Control Room for investigation.
The company said reports would allow its teams to determine whether a problem was confined to an individual property and provide appropriate guidance or solutions.
The company also urged customers to store water safely and use their reserves sparingly while the island continues to experience supply challenges.
