The National Water Commission (NWC), established in 1980 through the merger of the Kingston and St. Andrew Water Commission and the National Water Authority, is a statutory organization dedicated to supporting national development. The NWC provides high-quality potable water and sewerage services to residential and commercial customers in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. It currently serves over 74% of the population with piped water and 19% with sewerage services, through a network of over 1,000 water supply facilities (including wells, treatment plants, and pumping stations) and more than 11,000 kilometers of water mains. In addition, the NWC operates 68 wastewater treatment plants, over 100 wastewater pump stations, and more than 500 kilometers of collector and trunk sewers.
Looking ahead, the NWC plans to invest $10,067 million in capital expenditure for 2025/26. This investment will focus on upgrading infrastructure, expanding the network, and improving service delivery. A key priority for the organization is to enhance energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. As part of this initiative, the NWC plans to install 350kW solar systems at the Leaders Avenue pump station and 100kW solar systems at the Frasers Content pumping station, with completion expected by the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. These installations are projected to reduce energy consumption from the national grid by 800kW during daylight hours by the end of the financial year.
Despite these efforts, the NWC anticipates a deficit of $1,885.57 million for the 2025/26 financial year, an improvement from the $2,036.62 million deficit in 2024/25.
