The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has acknowledged mounting pressure on the country's water network, revealing that repair crews now respond to more than 800 reported water faults each month. According to Antigua News Room, the authority issued a statement Wednesday addressing public frustration over recent social media criticism regarding a reported water leak and the agency's response times.
APUA attributed the sharp rise in water faults to higher volumes of water being distributed across the network, compounded by the strain of maintaining an aging infrastructure system.
The authority noted that its teams are simultaneously managing leaks, emergency repairs, service interruptions, network upgrades, and other infrastructure projects across multiple communities on a daily basis.
APUA was clear that the statement was not intended to excuse inefficiencies, but rather to provide context on the operational realities faced by its crews in the field.
The utility admitted that improvements are needed and confirmed it is working internally to strengthen its emergency response capacity. Those efforts include increasing the number of crews available to address water faults more quickly and effectively.
APUA closed its statement by thanking the public for its patience and continued support, while urging residents to conserve water resources.
