Tag: El Socorro Booster Station

12-hour water disruption to north-west Trinidad

WATER and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said the water supply to customers in parts of north-west Trinidad, served by the El Socorro Booster Station, will be disrupted from 6 pm on August 26 to 6 am on August 27.

In a statement on August 26, WASA said the disruption became necessary in order to carry out emergency mechanical repairs at the facility.

The affected areas include El Socorro, Barataria, Aranguez, Morvant, Eastern Main Road Laventille, Laventille Road, East Dry River, downtown Port of Spain, Beetham Gardens, Belmont, Woodbrook, St Ann’s, Cascade, St James, Long Circular Road, Dundonald Hill Cocorite, and Westmoorings.

WASA said after the work is completed, it may take up to 24 hours for the supply to normalise in some affected areas.

A limited truck-borne water supply is available, which can be requested through the following self-service option: the customer portal available on WASA’s website (www.wasa.gov.tt).

“Alternatively, customers requiring a truck-borne supply, direct assistance or further information can contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/4426,” the statement added.

WASA thanked customers for their patience and understanding.

[UPDATED] Water disruption in North West Trinidad caused by ruptured pipeline

THE Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said a ruptured 30-inch transmission main which caused a disruption in water supply to customers in north west Trinidad served by the El Socorro Booster Station was repaired on August 12 at 4.30 pm and the station was restarted.

In a statement on August 12, WASA said the damage to the discharge pipeline happened at approximately 9 pm on August 11 and its repair team had been on site overnight. It commended the hard work and dedication of the repair team that worked overnight to complete the works in the shortest time possible and minimize the disruption to its valued customers.

The affected areas included El Socorro, Barataria, Aranguez, Morvant, EMR Laventille, Laventille Road, East Dry River, downtown Port of Spain, Beetham Gardens, Belmont, Woodbrook, St Ann’s, Cascade St James, Long Circular Road, Dundonald Hill, Cocorite and Westmoorings

WASA said it may take up to 24 hours for the supply to normalise in some affected areas.

It said a limited truck-borne water supply is available upon request, with priority being given to health care institutions. This can be requested through the following self-service options: the customer portal available on WASA’s website or www.wasa.gov.tt.

Alternatively, customers requiring a truck-borne supply, direct assistance or further information can contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/4426.