More than 1500 National Water Commission (NWC) customers have been reconnected to the network under the agency’s amnesty initiative.

Through the amnesty, persons owing the NWC for more than six months can benefit from a 50% write-off on their balances.

Additionally, beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), as well as government pensioners, can benefit from a full write-off on overdue amounts of more than two years.

Giving an update on the amnesty during the ground breaking ceremony for the Jackson Town Pipeline Project in Trelawny on Friday, Water Minister, Matthew Samuda said of the 7,000 customers who have made arrangements with the NWC some 1,500 have so far been reconnected.

He said NWC representatives will visit Jackson Town to assist residents who may be able to benefit from the initiative.

He urged persons to take advantage of the amnesty.