Potworks Reservoir Records 12 Feet of Water; APUA Optimistic as Rains Continue

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Potworks Reservoir Records 12 Feet of Water; APUA Optimistic as Rains Continue

Antigua’s largest surface water storage facility is showing promising recovery, with the staff gauge currently recording 12 feet of water, following recent steady rainfall across the island.

Officials from the Water Business Unit say they remain optimistic that continued rainfall, particularly from the Liberta and All Saints catchment areas, will further boost inflows as runoff continues to feed the reservoir through natural waterways and channels.

At present, the authority is distributing approximately one million imperial gallons of water per day through the national network to customers.

Based on current reservoir levels, this supply is estimated to sustain the island’s needs for four to five months, barring extended dry conditions.

The improved water levels mark a welcome development for the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), which has been working to stabilize water production and distribution amid challenges posed by prolonged drought conditions and increased demand.

Officials continue to monitor the situation closely and are encouraging the public to practice responsible water use, even as reservoir levels show signs of improvement.

This story was first published by Antigua News on October 17, 2025: antigua.news/2025/10/17/potworks-reservoir-records-12-feet-of-water-apua-optimistic-as-rains-continue. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (7)

  • Donna October 17, 2025, 5:54 PM

    The reservoir or dam would have caught more water if the waterway channels were kept clear. Lot of the channels are filled with overgrown trees and debris. Antigua experienced heavy rainfall in the last several days and most of the water has waterlogged in different areas a breathing grounds for mosquitoes, while some water ran back into the seas which is expected. Antiguan needs to be serious about water catchment reservoirs. Too much rain water waste in this country.
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  • Juju Bee October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM

    Ahhh this is good news. This can sustain us for a while
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 17, 2025, 6:47 PM

    And still no proper water coming in willikies for days now chupzzz
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    • Anonymous October 18, 2025, 10:19 AM

      You can say it again
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  • Informed citizen October 17, 2025, 7:06 PM

    Now that’s some good news for a change! Let’s just hope APUA actually manages the supply properly this time. Twelve feet sounds nice, but we all know how fast that can disappear when the sun comes back out.
    Reply
  • Tromos October 17, 2025, 9:22 PM

    The rains have been a blessing. Let’s hope they continue but without the flooding
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  • Scarlet October 18, 2025, 5:14 PM

    We need the rain, But im wondering if it will be reflected in our taps at home
    Reply

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