The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising schools in the Corporate Area that are served by the Hermitage/Constant Spring water supply system, that they may be affected by the limited rainfall and low storage levels at the start of the new school year, which begins in three weeks.

Low rainfall in the water catchment area of the Hermitage Dam has resulted in reduced output from the Constant Spring Treatment Plant and subsequent water restrictions for the areas served by the treatment facility.

As a result, schools in the corporate area that are served by the Constant Spring Treatment Plant are being advised to put adequate water storage facilities in place, so that they may be able to store water for use during the periods of water supply disruption. In addition, schools that have been designated as Hurricane Shelters should also ensure that they have proper water storage facilities.

Currently, customers served by the Constant Spring Treatment Plant receive no water or low pressure during the periods of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. daily.