The University of the West Indies, Mona has been experiencing very low water pressure
due to existing drought conditions across Jamaica and low water flows into the catchment areas which normally supply the institution.

As a result, the Campus has instituted a number of measures to deal with the situation:
•    Water is being trucked to critical areas, including the Health Centre and Halls of Residence
•    Arrangements are being made to provide water storage and pumping facilities across the campus e.g. faculties
•    Portable toilets are being obtained to alleviate the problem in critical/strategic locations until the tanks and pumping facilities can be put in place. These will be placed in the faculties, halls of residence, and administrative areas
•    Hand sanitizers will be placed in public restrooms.

After careful consideration of the situation, The University has concluded that neither suspension of classes nor closure of the institution is warranted at this time. However, subject to the dictates of their curriculum, students are encouraged to stay away from the campus unless this is absolutely necessary.

Members of staff and students are reminded of their personal responsibility to conserve water at all times and to increase good hygiene practices through the use of hand sanitizers.

The Campus is also urging all members of the community to store water when it becomes available. In addition, staff and students who live off campus are reminded to bring their own water for drinking and personal use.