With water regulations in effect in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew, National Water Commission (NWC) customers are being urged to store water for use outside of scheduled supply hours.

The regulatory measures, which started on Monday, apply to customers served by the Constant Spring Water System.

The NWC said the measures come as water levels at the Hermitage Dam continue to decline, despite recent rainfall.

The dam is now reportedly approaching the critical threshold at 65 per cent.

Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, is encouraging customers to fix leaks, install water-saving devices, and conserve water at all times.

Under the regulation schedule, the Constant Spring system has been divided into two zones: Upper Constant Spring, which includes areas located above the Ministry of Justice, and Lower Constant Spring, which comprises areas situated below the Ministry.

Upper areas will receive service from 6 PM to 6 AM, while lower areas will get service from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Mr. Williams warns that when the water is returned at the start of each 12-hour cycle, not all customers will receive the supply at the same time.