WASA has advised that the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Desalcott) has a planned shutdown of its Point Lisas Desalination Plant, for a period of nine (9) days from Monday 16th October to Tuesday 24th October 2023, to facilitate maintenance works.

The Desalcott-owned and operated desalination plant provides 40 million gallons daily to WASA, which is used to supply the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, as well as augment the supply to areas in Central and South West Trinidad.

This planned shutdown will have a significant impact on the Authority’s overall supply position in Trinidad. In order to mitigate the effects of this supply shortfall on our operations, the following will be implemented:
• Re-distribution of supply from the Caroni and Navet Water Treatment Plants
• Implementation of temporary supply schedules (This will be published on our social media
pages: FaceBook, Instagram, WhatsApp Channel and X)
• Ensure capacity storage at critical service reservoirs
• Increased water trucking capacity
• Special emphasis and arrangements to supply schools, health institutions, homes for the aged and other special needs organisations
• Accelerated response to leak repair

Customers are advised to maintain/establish a system of storage over the period of the shutdown and to also manage their water use efficiently, by reducing consumption through the observation of water conservation practices. Affected customers are advised that a limited truck-borne service is available upon request.

This can be requested through the following self-service options:
• WASA Services App available via the Play Store or Apple Store; or
• Customer Portal available on the Authority’s website: www.wasa.gov.tt.