Is the Water Locked Off in Kingston? Live NWC Status

No, the water is not locked off in Kingston right now according to current NWC reports.

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Kingston is the capital parish on Jamaica's south-east coast, sharing the Corporate Area with St. Andrew.

NWC supplies Kingston mostly from the Mona and Hope systems. A lock off at the Constant Spring or Mona treatment plants shows up quickly in Papine, Cross Roads and Downtown, and low pressure is common on the higher ground before a full lock off is declared.

Recent NWC Outages in Kingston

No NWC water lock offs have been recorded in Kingston in the period this tracker covers. When one is published by National Water Commission or reported by residents of Downtown Kingston, it appears here.

Communities in Kingston

NWC water lock offs in Kingston are most often reported from these communities and towns:

  • Downtown Kingston
  • Cross Roads
  • Half Way Tree
  • Papine
  • Rae Town
  • Allman Town
  • Vineyard Town
  • Port Royal

How to Report a NWC Outage in Kingston

  • Call the NWC Customer Care line at 1-888-CALL-NWC (225-5692).
  • Or tweet @nwc_jamaica with your address and the issue.
  • Submit a report through the NWC website's contact form.
  • Have your account number and the affected street ready.
  • Give the operator a Kingston landmark — Downtown Kingston, Cross Roads, Half Way Tree are the reference pointsNWC crews use most in this parish.

You can also add your report to this tracker so neighbours in Kingston can see it immediately.

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