The National Water Commission (NWC), established in 1980 through the merger of the Kingston and St. Andrew Water Commission and the National Water Authority, is a statutory organization dedicated to supporting national development. The NWC provides high-quality potable water and sewerage services to residential and commercial customers in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. It currently serves over 74% of the population with piped water and 19% with sewerage services, through a network of over 1,000 water supply facilities (including wells, treatment plants, and pumping stations) and more than 11,000 kilometers of water mains. In addition, the NWC operates 68 wastewater treatment plants, over 100 wastewater pump stations, and more than 500 kilometers of collector and trunk sewers.
For the 2026/27 financial year, the NWC will continue to advance its strategic initiatives and capital projects directed at enhancing operational efficiency, broadening coverage areas, and strengthening service reliability. In support of these objectives, the NWC has earmarked capital investment totalling $3.57B (2025/26: $2.51B). Key areas of focus include the upgrading of water supply and sewerage infrastructure under the K-Factor Programme ($1.86B), as well as the continued implementation of the Greater Mandeville water supply project ($0.52B
Despite these efforts, the NWC anticipates a deficit of 104.13 million for the 2026/27 financial year.
