By Admin. Updated 9:44 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Central Water and Sewage Authority (CWSA) has cautioned Vincentians to store water immediately, as significantly reduced levels at one of its key systems threaten supplies.
In a post on its official Facebook page, the state-owned company which serves as the sole commercial distributor of pipe-borne water in St. Vincent explained that reduced rainfall combined with higher temperatures has led to lower water availability. The dry season, which spans November to May annually, is now under way.
The post featured two images of the Montreal water system and stated: “What you’re seeing is the visible impact of prolonged dry conditions and changing climate patterns at the Montreal source… significantly reduced water levels — directly affecting supply across some communities in SVG!”
“So put your Water Storage systems in place now!” the company added.
The Montreal system primarily serves communities in the interior Marriaqua district, including Richland Park, Evesham, La Croix, Carriere, and surrounding areas.
According to its official website, the CWSA operates 12 water systems that supply pipe-borne water to 98 per cent of St. Vincent. It has also launched a publicly accessible Seasonal Water Management Alert System, enabling residents to check the status of supplies in their community or district.
The authority’s two major systems are Dalaway, established in 1958, and Jennings, commissioned in 2007. In addition, through its Solid Waste Management Unit, the CWSA provides solid waste services across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).
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