00:00We're tired and we're frustrated about this thing, so we decided to demonstrate.
00:07And if we don't resolve in the quickest possible time, it will start again.
00:14For weeks, residents of Kastara say they have been struggling without a consistent water supply,
00:21relying on stored water and alternative sources to get through daily life.
00:26One resident, Renwick Jackson, says the shortage has disrupted daily routines,
00:32forcing families to divert limited water resources, even those intended for livestock, just to meet basic household needs.
00:42Water, have some leaves on the road. They're passing up and down every single day.
00:53And they're saying nothing. And that's the problem. That is the problem.
00:57We have no water. They're passing it and they're not saying anything.
01:02Another resident, Omari Solomon, claims inconsistent distribution and low water pressure continue to leave hillside residents at a disadvantage.
01:12We get water sometimes, but it's only in the low areas. And it's a simple problem.
01:18The water fellows who come in to turn on the tap here and the pressure pipe pump, five points, they're
01:25not coming.
01:26They're coming when they were basically. So that is it.
01:29People on the flat get water, but the ladies on the hill, for the most part, not get no water.
01:33Meanwhile, Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padaret says the issue has been brought to his attention and steps are being
01:41taken to address it.
01:43The minister says logistical challenges delayed critical repairs.
01:48We're having some trouble getting some heavy equipment from Trinidad over to Tobago to deal with some leak repairs.
01:56That was causing some strain on the lines that I'm told that we were able to identify some heavy equipment
02:05that the teacher is assisting us with while we get some mobilized out of Trinidad.
02:11He adds that additional water trucking has been arranged to assist affected residents, particularly those in elevated areas where low
02:20pressure remains a challenge.
02:21We have identified some additional water trucking to utilize while those leaks are being repaired.
02:30So getting a feedback from WASA a little bit later this afternoon, but that is supposed to assist in terms
02:38of those who are holding high points where the pressure in the system is unable to accommodate.
02:46So that should be resolved hopefully by the end of today.
02:50Public Utilities Secretary Ricky Jofield has since visited Kostara as efforts continue to bring relief to the community.
02:59Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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