Government has been told to accelerate improvements to the national tap-borne water supply.
Tabaquite MP, Anita Haynes-Alleyne made the call once again as the planet observes World Water Day 2024.
She said: “Access to water is one of the most basic human rights. Unfortunately, climate change coupled with the poor management of our water resources has resulted in many households across Trinidad and Tobago experiencing severe water woes.”
Reflecting on this year’s theme, ‘Water for Peace’, she said, “We know the frustration that dry taps cause communities. We’ve seen the fiery protests and desperate cries for action. As we approach the height of the dry season, systems to bring relief to citizens must be put into place. Yes, we are all on board with water conservation, but we can’t conserve what we don’t have.”
Haynes Alleyne is calling on the government to take action, “The government has to uphold its end of the social contract. Citizens have been incredibly patient, paying their water bills without fail despite having dry taps on top of purchasing truckloads of water for their daily needs. There have been many plans announced but their implementation is long overdue. Improving water supply across T&T is integral to our quality of life and citizens should not be forced to protest and beg for such a basic human right.”