Some 170 residents of White Horses, Botany Bay and Pamphret in St. Thomas have submitted applications to be connected to a new water supply system established under the Government's Rural Water Programme.

Chairman of the White Horses/-Botany Bay/Pamphret Development Benevolent Society (WBP/DBS), Leonard James speaking at a meeting held recently at his offices in Botany Bay, said the residents will soon be connected to the water system.

He noted that although 170 forms have been received by the WBP/DBS, only 71 persons have completed the application process and is therefore encouraging applicants to visit the WBP/DBS office with proof of ownership of their premises and a valid identification in order to complete the process.

He said the office will be open on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The WBP/DBS office will also be placing notices in the three communities to remind residents of the need to submit their applications, Mr. James said.

The chairman explained that once the residents submit their applications, they will receive a payment voucher which they should take to the National Commercial Bank (NCB) at Morant Bay, to pay connection and other fees.

He said that as soon as the application process and the payment of fees are completed, persons will be connected to the water system.