BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis – Rainfall in December remained well below the traditional average and the Water Services Department (WSD) on Monday told customers that water rationing, temporarily halted for Christmas and Carnival celebrations, is reintroduced from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily throughout St. Kitts.
It advised that “the recent showers only improved the situation slightly” and encouraged “consumers to continue to observe measures that will help to mitigate the upcoming dry period.”
Recommendations urge residents and agencies to repair leaks, purchase cisterns, create water management contingency plans and to cease watering grass and washing vehicles with water hoses.
Additionally, the WSD will monitor standpipes and fine or disconnect service for violations where applicable. No water will be sold to cruise vessels.
Experts are also warning residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to continue water conservation practices.