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Major leak on NWC distribution network in St James

Published:Saturday | February 5, 2022 | 2:43 PM
The leak has resulted in a disruption in water supply to the communities of Anchovy, Reading Heights, Rock Pleasant, Comfort Hall, Childermas and Lethe. -File photo.

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that there is a major leak on its distribution network in St James.

The leak is impacting operations at the NWC’s Reading Heights facility.

The agency says this has resulted in a disruption in water supply to the communities of Anchovy, Reading Heights, Rock Pleasant, Comfort Hall, Childermas and Lethe.

The NWC says its team is working to complete repairs by 5 p.m. today.

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