WSC is investing in Acklins with a $930,000 reverse osmosis plant, plus mains and new storage tanks—aimed at replacing brackish groundwater with reliable, clean desalinated water.
North Acklins residents are set to see a major change to how their water is produced and delivered, as the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) ramps up capital works across Acklins.
The focus of the project is a $930,000 reverse osmosis (RO) plant at the WSC’s Lovely Bay Wellfields, designed to supply high-quality desalinated water to Lovely Bay, Chesters and nearby communities.. For years, the prior groundwater supply has become increasingly brackish, leaving many households dealing with water that affects everyday tasks.
Reverse osmosis to replace brackish groundwater
Alongside the new plant, WSC is also carrying out additional works in other parts of the island.. In Salina Point, the plan calls for installing an extra 1,000 feet of water mains at an estimated cost of $60,000.. That expansion is intended to broaden the distribution network and serve a further 15 existing homes.
Storage and network upgrades follow
For WSC, the set of projects adds up to a system-level response: desalination for cleaner source water in Lovely Bay, plus distribution and storage improvements to help ensure that water reaches households in a steadier way.. General Manager Robert Deal said the corporation is bringing “much needed relief” to communities in Acklins.
Why the investment matters for daily life
Clarence Williams, Council Member for Lovely Bay, said the water challenge has lasted for years and described the difficulty of washing clothes when water flow and performance were inconsistent.. He also linked the coming changes to long-standing hopes in North Acklins, saying people had “been praying for this for years.”
Robert Moss added that the upgrade is long overdue, calling it a major step and expressing satisfaction that the work is moving forward.. Others echoed that sense of relief.. Al Johnson described having worked around the existing system for about 10 years, saying he believes the upgrade will make a meaningful difference for islanders.. Clarence Williams Jr., who has lived in Acklins since 2002, said the situation before was “really bad,” and that he has high hopes for the new system as it comes online.
For residents, the changes are not only about better water quality; they also point to reliability.. When distribution lines and storage capacity are upgraded alongside a new RO production system, it can reduce the gaps households experience—especially in places where geography and logistics can make steady supply harder than it looks on paper.
WSC’s capital works across Acklins also fit into a wider trend: moving away from vulnerable supply sources and toward more controlled treatment and delivery.. In a family islands context, that shift matters because the margin for delay is smaller and the cost of disruption can be bigger for families who depend on a system that is not always invisible—especially during periods when water conditions affect everyday living.
Misryoum will continue to follow developments as WSC implements the RO plant and the supporting mains and storage upgrades that are expected to bring more dependable, desalinated water to Acklins.