Newly appointed chairman of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), Roshan Babwah, says tackling the country’s water supply challenges—particularly in underserved areas—is the new board’s top priority.
Speaking with Guardian Media at Indian Arrival Day celebrations in Couva yesterday, Babwah, 55, a lawyer by profession, said WASA has been inundated with complaints from residents in South and Central Trinidad, as well as parts of the East–West Corridor.
He said it is unacceptable that these communities receive water only once or twice a month.
Babwah said WASA will re-route supplies to ensure rural communities receive a more consistent and equitable service—better than what they’ve endured over the past decade.
Babwah also said WASA will roll out a comprehensive operational plan within the next month to address long-standing distribution issues and improve overall service delivery.