– says issue is due to ongoing maintenance repairs & sedimentation build-up
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Water and Sewerage Department is advising its customers between Belle Vue and East End that they may be experiencing discoloured water as a result of ongoing maintenance repairs and sedimentation build-up.
Customers, in a Government Information Services (GIS) bulletin on November 3, 2023, have been advised that sediments are undesirable “not because they pose health concerns” but because they can degrade the quality of water by affecting its taste, clarity and colour.
Run off discoloured water- W&SD
The Department is requesting that consumers open all faucets, garden hoses, and other appliances that provide the home or establishment with potable water and run them until clear water is visible.
It said if running the water does not clear the problem within ten (10) minutes, residents are encouraged to notify the Water and Sewerage Department, and a work crew will be dispatched to provide further assistance.
W&SD also said for conservation purposes, the water may be saved for watering plants with no harmful effects.
