Jamaicans urged to adhere to water prohibition order

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Jamaicans urged to adhere to water prohibition order

The National Water Commission (NWC) is calling for Jamaicans to adhere to the prohibition order, despite the increase in water levels at the two major catchment systems in the Corporate Area. “The systems remain far below optimum levels,...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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