Is the Water Locked Off in Portland? Live NWC Status
No, the water is not locked off in Portland right now according to current NWC reports.
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Portland is the north-east parish backing onto the Blue Mountains and the John Crow range.
The Rio Grande and smaller catchments supply the parish. Sediment after rainfall is the dominant cause of NWC lock offs in Port Antonio and Hope Bay.
Recent NWC Outages in Portland
No NWC water lock offs have been recorded in Portland in the period this tracker covers. When one is published by National Water Commission or reported by residents of Port Antonio, it appears here.
Communities in Portland
NWC water lock offs in Portland are most often reported from these communities and towns:
- Port Antonio
- Buff Bay
- Hope Bay
- Boston
- Manchioneal
- Fair Prospect
How to Report a NWC Outage in Portland
- 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 Portland landmark — Port Antonio, Buff Bay, Hope Bay are the reference pointsNWC crews use most in this parish.
You can also add your report to this tracker so neighbours in Portland can see it immediately.