The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is a Statutory Body established by an act of Legislature on 8th October, 1980 to replace the Waterworks Department of Government. The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) commenced operations on April 1, 1981. The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is the entity in Barbados charged with supplying the island with potable water as well as the provision of wastewater treatment and disposal services to the severed areas of Bridgetown and the South Coast. The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is also responsible for the monitoring, assessment, control and protection of the water resources in the public’s interest.
