The Water Business Unit of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has issued an urgent public announcement confirming that a critical 20-inch water transmission line in the Crabbs region has suffered a complete break. Utility crews moved swiftly to isolate the damaged segment of the pipeline immediately after the incident was reported, clearing the way for emergency repair work to begin without delay.
To minimize widespread disruption to residential and commercial consumers, system operators have reconfigured the local water distribution network to reroute supply through a standby 16-inch transmission line that was not in active regular use. While this temporary workaround is currently keeping the network operational, utility officials have warned that the smaller alternate line lacks the full capacity of the damaged 20-inch infrastructure.
This capacity shortfall means the network cannot guarantee sufficient water delivery to all end customers that are normally served by the Parham Booster Station. As repair efforts continue over the coming hours and days, residents and businesses across several nearby communities should prepare for inconsistent water service, including periods of reduced water pressure and unplanned temporary outages. These service impacts will persist until crews fully repair the broken main line and restore the network to its normal operating configuration.
APUA’s repair team has mobilized all available resources to accelerate the project, with field technicians working around the clock to complete fixes as quickly as safety standards allow. In a public statement accompanying the service alert, the authority extended a sincere apology to all customers affected by the unplanned outage and associated disruptions, and expressed gratitude for the public’s patience and understanding as crews work to resolve the issue.