Water disruption for sections of St Elizabeth

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Water disruption for sections of St Elizabeth

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that a mechanical problem will today force an emergency shutdown to extract the pump equipment at its Siloah facility in St Elizabeth. Customers are being encouraged to store water for use. The...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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