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Residents in St. Lucy are advised to boil their tap water before use as the local water supply may be contaminated due to recent floods.
Routine post-flood testing of the water supply by the Barbados Water Authority has shown an increased presence of brown water, which suggests the possibility of infiltration of flood water into the distribution system.
As a precaution, the Barbados Water Authority has increased chlorination of the local water supply. Residents may detect a slight bleach-like taste to their water supply even after boiling.
Persons in St. Lucy should continue to boil their tap water before use until the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and the Barbados Water Authority, advise otherwise.
Update: The boil advisory has been discontinued as of November 12, 2024.