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BWA investigating low pressure and water outage reports in St George - Barbados Today

The Barbados Water Authority advises today that it is investigating reports of low pressure and water outages in some St. George areas. The issue appears to have affected customers in Fairview, Free Hill, The Mount, Superlative, Greens and surrounding districts in the parish. Investigations will focus on possible bursts on the water lines servicing these areas. […]

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