Tuesday, February 9 2010

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STATE utility the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has replaced a broken and corroded pipeline at the home of Rudolph Roberts of 14 Bagatelle Road, San Juan. Roberts complained to The People’s Hotline that his calls to WASA since last October about the derelict pipeline, had gone unanswered.

He claimed WASA workers were putting down a water main in the area when they accidentally broke the pipeline which led to a loss of pipe borne water at his home. According to Roberts, the problem was reported to WASA but nothing was done and he said he was tired of complaining to them.

The People’s Hotline forwarded the complaint to WASA and it was published on January 30. Roberts, who is confined to a wheelchair, was only able to receive water from his neighbours. He called yesterday to state that WASA had repaired the line. “WASA took quick action after Hotline intervened and for this I am grateful,” he said. Roberts called on Friday to say WASA workers replaced the pipeline last week Wednesday and he was now getting water at his home.