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Repairs Underway In Devon Spring, Devonshire
The Public Works Ministry advised that repairs are underway to fix a water main break in the Devon Spring, Devonshire area, which will result in a disruption of water service for area residents. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that repair works are underway to fix a water main break in the Devon Spring, Devonshire... Read more of this article
‘Dramatic Increase’ For Watlington Waterworks
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks released their Directors report, saying that their ”performance through the first six months of this year has been remarkable,” with the increase “due to very high demand from increased tourism related activity because of the America’s Cup and an early summer... Read more of this article
TCD & Emissions Control Closed For Rest Of Day
The Transport Control Department and Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd have both closed for the remainder of today [Aug 11] due to lack of running water in the building. A spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department has advised that TCD and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. have both closed for the remainder of today, as a result of a lack of... Read more of this article
Water Shut Down Schedule: June 12 To July 9
Following after yesterday’s announcement regarding the need to shut off Government’s piped water customers for approximately a week at a time to allow a greater water supply for water truckers, the Government has released the water distribution shut down schedule [by parish], which is relevant only to Government’s piped water customers. The... Read more of this article
New Measures In Place Due To Water Shortage
The Ministry of Public Works, in consultation with the Bermuda Water Truckers Association [BWTA], said they “determined that, due to the extremely dry weather conditions, new measures must be put in place to increase the quantity of potable water available to water truckers.” “There remains a large portion of the community who are... Read more of this article
Ministry Reminds The Public To Conserve Water
The Ministry of Public Works is today [June 2] reminding the public to make all efforts to conserve water during this time as Bermuda continues to experience very dry weather conditions. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda continues to experience very dry weather conditions, the Ministry of Public Works would like to remind the public to make... Read more of this article
Watlington Waterworks: “Extraordinary Year”
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. released the annual financial results to December 31, 2016 along with the Directors Report. The Directors’ Report stated, “The year 2016 was an extraordinary year for the Company due to the nature of the challenges that had to be confronted and the ultimate outcome... Read more of this article
TCD & BECL Will Open Again Tomorrow
TCD and the Bermuda Emissions Control testing centre on North Street will be open tomorrow [May 12], after being closed today and part of yesterday, due to the absence of running water. A spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. [BECL] testing centre on North Street are expected to be open again... Read more of this article
TCD & BECL Closed Due To Absence Of Water
The Transport Control Department and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. testing centre on North Street are closed today [May 11] due to the absence of running water. A spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. [BECL] testing centre on North Street are closed, due to the absence of running water. “TCD... Read more of this article
TCD & BECL Closed For Remainder Of Day
The Transport Control Department and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. testing centre on North Street have closed for the remainder of today [May 10] due to the absence of running water. A spokesperson said, “Due to the absence of running water, the Transport Control Department [TCD] and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. [BECL] testing centre on... Read more of this article
Ministry: Low Rainfall, Please Conserve Water
Saying that the current amount of rainfall in Bermuda is well below normal levels — with last month’s rainfall 80% below the normal average — the Government is urging people to “make all efforts to conserve water at this time.” A Public Works spokesperson said, “As noted by the Bermuda Weather Service, the current amount... Read more of this article
Video: Facing Challenges Of Water Management
The Division of Arts and Science Corange Science public forum was held yesterday evening [Jan 25], featuring Bermudian scientist Tarik Smith speaking on the topic of “Water Engineering: Facing the Challenges of Water Management.” The segment explored population growth, environmental pollution and climate change as just some of the factors threatening... Read more of this article
BBC Highlight Bermuda’s Roof Water System
“The solution to the world’s water scarcity problem could lie in the tiny, remote island of Bermuda,” the BBC said, adding that we rely on rain water and “that limited availability has created a nation of pioneering inventors who produced the Bermudian Roof.” The story said “The North Atlantic island of Bermuda has no fresh-water... Read more of this article
Piped Water Sales Drop Due To Increased Rain
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd provided their report to shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2016, saying their results were ”disappointing,” as Bermuda received 34% above average rain which led to piped water sales being down by nearly $250,000. The full filing stated: ”The... Read more of this article
John Smith’s Bay Restrooms Closed For Repair
The Department of Parks said they would like to advise beachgoers that the public restrooms located at John Smith’s Bay are out of service due to a faulty water pump. “The Ministry of the Environment apologizes for the resulting inconvenience to the public. The Department of Works and Engineering has the necessary repair work underway and will... Read more of this article
Sustainable Water Strategy For St George’s
[Updated with video] “The Ministry of Public Works has recently begun a study to formulate a strategy for sustainable water and wastewater servicing for St. George’s Parish,” Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier said today. Minister Cannonier said, “Today I am here to offer some good news to the residents of St. George’s... Read more of this article
