THE EDITOR, Sir: There are several priorities for the survival, growth and development of our beloved country, Jamaica.
My opinion is that water security is priority No.
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With a population of just over 600,000 people living in the Corporate Area, if there is a drought, our water supply would last for less than two months.
Kingston is on the threshold of becoming a fast-growing city, especially as infrastructure development and economic opportunity continue to woo Jamaicans from the countryside.
With the prospect of an increasing population, our present inadequate water supply, and exposure to flooding, climate change and other related hazards, our leaders must act now to secure water security for the present and future generations.
There are several things we should do to prevent a water crisis.
Increase the storage for Kingston, St Andrew and St Catherine, by revisiting the plan to create a facility to receive flows from the Rio Cobre.
Implement a comprehensive Water Security Education Plan, starting in our schools, so that future generations will better appreciate and understand the importance of water security.
We should not be lulled into a false sense of complacency.