NWC Relaxes Water Restrictions on Constant Spring Network-8-APRIL 2026

To: All News Editors April 8 , 2026 For Immediate Release NWC Relaxes Water Restrictions on Constant Spring Network Th e National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers served by the Constant Spring system in Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) that water supply restrictions have been relaxed effective today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 . This follows improved inflows to the Hermitage Dam after recent rainfall, with storage levels rising from below 65% to approximately 91.3%. Acting Vice President for Operations, Herman Fagan, said the move represents the Commission’s commitment to ease restrictions once conditions improve , noting that current levels support a return to normal operations. The NWC will, for the foreseeable perio d, resume 24 - hour supply from the Constant Spring system . Customers are encouraged to allow time for system recharge , especially in higher elevations, and to continue conserving water and repairing leaks. The Commission will continue to monitor dam levels and may reintroduce measures if conditions change. - END - CONT ACTS: Community Relations Department (Eastern) 876 929 - 3540 - 5 Corporate Public Relations Department 876 929 - 1128, 876 929 - 5430 - 5