Water supply restrictions to begin Monday in Corporate Area amid drought

KINGSTON, Jamaica — July 19, 2025:
The National Water Commission (NWC) has announced the implementation of water supply restrictions for sections of Kingston and St Andrew, beginning Monday, July 21, 2025 for the Mona and Hope networks, and Wednesday, July 23, 2025 for the Constant Spring network.

This decisive action follows a steep decline in storage levels at the Mona Reservoir (46.3%) and Hermitage Dam (58.3%), due to the drought conditions gripping sections of the island.

In a statement, the NWC emphasized that its careful and proactive management had kept supplies consistent until now, but the ongoing drought has made stringent water supply management measures unavoidable. The utility is also working on short- and medium-term initiatives to build greater resilience into the water distribution system.

The current regulations are expected to continue until rainfall improves, anticipated around September or October during the peak of the rainy season.

The NWC is appealing for patience and cooperation, acknowledging that these restrictions will require adjustments to domestic routines and business operations. The agency also strongly encourages affected customers to store water outside of supply hours and practice conservation wherever possible.

Water Supply Schedules:

Mona Network – Effective July 21, 2025

6 am – 6 pm daily:

• Fairway

• New Kingston

• Trafalgar Road

• Old Hope Road

• Worthington Avenue

• Lady Musgrave Road (section)

• Mountain View

• Vineyard Town

• Franklyn Town

• Windward Road

• Rollington Town

• South Camp Road

• Camp Road

• Cross Roads

• Downtown

• Marcus Garvey Drive

• Spanish Town Road

• Denham Town

• Trench Town

• Rose Town

• Hannah Town

• Allman Town

• Swallowfield

• Arthur Wint Drive

• Norman Gardens

• Rockfort

• Jones Town

• Tivoli

• Eden Gardens

• Woodford Park

Hope Network – Effective July 21, 2025

6 am – 12 noon daily:

• Gordon Town

12 noon – 6 pm daily:

• Kintyre

Alternate Day Schedule (6 am – 6 pm):

• Monday, Thursday, Saturday: August Town

• Tuesday, Friday: Manley Avenue, Silvera Drive

• Sunday, Wednesday: Goldsmith Villa

Daily Service (6 am – 6 pm):

• Hope Road

• Old Hope Road

• Beverly Hills (section)

• Hopefield

• Mona Heights

• Mona

• Papine

• Tavern

• Barbican Road (section)

• Liguanea

• Seymour

• Lady Musgrave Road (section)

• Elleston Flats

Constant Spring Network – Effective July 23, 2025

Upper section (6 pm – 6 am daily):

• Sections of Duhaney Park

• Patrick City (sections)

• Pembroke Hall (sections)

• Queensbury

• Queensborough

• Hughenden

• Molynes Gardens

• Molynes Road (Red Hills Rd to Washington Blvd)

• Perkins Boulevard

• Meadowbrook Estate

• Red Hills Road

• Mannings Hill Road

• Camperdown

• Dunrobin Avenue

• Constant Spring Road

• Oakland

• Havendale (sections)

• Meadowbrook (sections)

• Arlene Gardens

• Grants Pen

• Shortwood Road

Lower section (6 am – 6 pm daily):

• Eastwood Park Road

• Constant Spring Road

• Cassia Park

• Waltham Park Road

• Chisholm Avenue

• Molynes Road (Eastwood Park to Washington Blvd)

• Half-Way Tree

• Hagley Park Road

• Maxfield Avenue

• Moreton Park

• Half-Way Tree Road

• Richmond Park

• Cockburn Gardens

• Kencot

• Whitfield Town

• Cross Roads (section)

• Maxfield Park

Looking Ahead

This situation is a stark reminder of Jamaica’s vulnerability to climate variability and prolonged dry seasons. The NWC’s current measures aim to safeguard limited resources while ensuring as equitable a distribution as possible.

Residents and businesses alike must rise to the occasion by adapting their water usage habits, prioritizing conservation, and being prepared for possible adjustments as conditions evolve.

Key Recommendations for Customers:

• Store adequate water during supply periods.

• Practice water conservation at home and in business operations.

• Stay informed of updates from the NWC.

As the island awaits much-needed rainfall, community cooperation and awareness will be critical to weathering this challenge responsibly.