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On October 30, 2023, the Water Resources Authority will be carrying out a dye tracing study to track the movement of water that flows on the surface and disappears into underground aquifers. The purpose of this study is to understand the flow patterns, i.e., the path and speed of groundwater, that will help the Water.

Jamaicans are being urged to practise proper sewage and chemical disposal habits in order to protect the country’s underground water resources. Chief Hydrologist at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Geoffrey Marshall, in making the call, said “it is important for us to realise that what we do on the surface will impact groundwater, which is.

Jamaica’s first water resources master plan since 1990 will be launched on World Water Day, March 22, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston. The plan was developed by the Water Resources Authority (WRA), which has responsibility for managing the country’s water resources. Chief Hydrologist at the WRA, Geoffrey Marshall, made the disclosure.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Water Resources Authority (WRA) and the Meteorological Service are collaborating to better serve the population in emergency responses and preparation, through data sharing. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed between the two entities yesterday at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in New Kingston, they will be sharing.

Another warning has come from the Water Resources Authority about the need to improve water collection and storage practices in order to avoid the negative effects of droughts. Peter Clarke, Managing Director of the Authority, said plans have to be made for the next few years by government and private sector entities to deal with.