KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has issued a water supply advisory for St James after a Jamaica Public Service (JPS) power outage disrupted operations at the Canaan Deepwell.
The advisory was issued on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., according to the NWC’s official advisory listing. The utility identified the Canaan Deepwell as the affected facility.
The notice does not establish a confirmed restoration time in the information currently available. Residents served by the facility should check NWC’s latest service notices for updates rather than assume that supply has resumed.
Customers seeking further information can contact NWC customer care at 888-225-5692. The NWC advisory listing is available on its official website.
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