The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) strongly condemns the indiscriminate dumping of an oil-like substance and other objects into the sewerage system in the St. James area, which has caused persistent blockages and overflows, severely impacting customers.
Since January 2025, WASA has responded to multiple reports of sewer chokes and overflows in the St. James area, traced back to the deliberate disposal of an oil-like substance into manholes.
Despite replacing a compromised manhole cover with a locked one to prevent further dumping, the issue persisted in February and March 2025, with the dumping of plastic bottles, bags, rags and other items, leading to repeated disruptions in service and necessitating emergency interventions, including the use of specialiSed equipment and sewer tankers.
WASA reminds the public that such actions place an unnecessary strain on the country’s sewerage infrastructure and resources.
Customers are urged to report any suspicious activity near manholes or sewer lines to WASA’s Customer Contact Centre at 800-4420/4426.
