Prime Minister Gaston Browne says persistent water complaints in parts of the country are “unacceptable,” indicating that accountability measures may follow if distribution problems are not resolved.

Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM, Browne said Antigua and Barbuda is currently producing approximately 11 million gallons of water daily, suggesting that shortages are not due to insufficient production capacity.

The prime minister pointed instead to distribution challenges, including infrastructure management and system inefficiencies, as the source of ongoing complaints from residents.

He said that while investments have been made to increase national water output, service interruptions in certain communities remain a concern and must be addressed.

Browne signaled that officials responsible for ensuring proper distribution will be expected to correct the issues, stressing that the public cannot continue to experience inconsistent supply despite expanded production capacity.

The remarks come amid heightened attention to water access across several communities, with residents raising concerns about irregular service.