The Cabinet received a report from the Minister of Public Utilities on the provision of potable water to homes, businesses and institutions. He reported that the Fort James Plant is capable of producing 1 million gallons of potable water daily, now that the second half of the plant has been commissioned. That water is intended to serve Villa, Yorks, Upper Gambles, Fort Road, Point and Cruise Ships. An Ultra Filtration Plant is being readied for export from Dubai; it will be placed at Fort James to eliminate suction of sand, pebbles, vegetation and other debris that would otherwise harm the plant during rough seas.
ii. The RO Plants at Crabbs supply nearly 60% of all the potable water produced in Antigua; the machinery is 30 years old and requires refurbishment. Two of the units have been recently repaired and four are scheduled to undergo upgrades although parts are difficult to source.
iii. It was recently reported that a five-thousand-gallon truck has been supplying government institutions with potable water when running water is not available through the pipes. The truck is owned by the Ministry of Works
