Water Resources

Chapter Introduction

The National Water Commission reminds us that "Water is Life"; we cannot live without it. The land captures, stores and cleans our water, not only for us, but for all living creatures. Jamaica's freshwater resources come from surface sources (rivers and streams), underground sources (wells and springs), and rainwater harvesting. Reliable safe yields are estimated at 4,084 million cubic metres per year, with ground water accounting for 81%. Approximately 96% of all available groundwater is associated with limestone aquifers, and the remaining 4% with alluvium aquifers.

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