EnvironmentLocal News BWA and health authorities test water quality in St Lucy by Barbados Today 18/09/2024 written by Barbados Today 18/09/2024 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1.3K The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) are advising residents of St. Lucy to boil water from their taps until further testing of water is completed. Routine post-flood testing in various parts of the parish has shown an increased presence of brown water. This increased discolouration has prompted the implementation of this precautionary measure. The BWA has been involved in a vigorous programme of mains replacement in the parish. It is, therefore, fully aware of the probability of infiltration of flood water into the distribution system. As a result, the BWA has enhanced chlorination. Due to this increase use of chlorine, consumers may detect a slight bleach-like taste in the water even after boiling, but there is no reason to be alarmed. The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the BWA will continue to monitor the situation and keep residents informed. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like A significant dust haze advisory is in effect for Barbados 22/12/2024 Protecting our children: The danger of the Anti-vax movement – Part 2 22/12/2024 What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Caribbean Region 22/12/2024