THE WATER QUALITY MOBILE UNIT

The Adopt A River Programme is pleased to be the recipient of a Mobile Unit donated by the Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited (PPGPL). Practicality, efficiency, and functionality in the field was the focus and the basis for providing such a Unit to the AARP as part of PPGPL’s corporate social responsibility as well as their commitment as an Adopter.

The Mobile Unit is a converted Mitsubishi 24-seater maxi, outfitted as a lab with audio/visual aids and other materials with the aim to: facilitate on the road water quality sampling and testing; support outreach activities and educational initiatives; raise awareness of issues facing our rivers and watersheds, and highlight our role and responsibility as citizens in improving the status of our rivers and watersheds. It is also fueled by CNG which is a more environmentally friendly fuel source. The Mobile Unit will be put to good use by the AARP to reach out to communities across Trinidad and Tobago.

The brief handover ceremony of the Mobile Unit was held on Tuesday 27th April 2021 at the Sports and Cultural Club at WASA’s Head Office in St. Joseph. President of PPGPL Mr. Dominic Rampersad indicated that the donation of the Mobile Unit was a contribution towards environmental sustainability for current and future generations. Senior Manager at the Water Resources Agency Mr. Keith Meade and WASA’s Executive Director Dr Lennox Sealy, praised PPGPL for their recognition of the importance of our country’s water resources and for investing in the advancement of Integrated Water Resources Management
throughout.

Also in attendance was Mrs. Elsa LaraJoseph, Team Lead, Public Relations for PPGPL; Mr. Daniel Plenty, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications WASA; Ms. Avril Alexander, Project Manager, AARP; Ms. Alisia James-Perez, Communication Officer, AARP and supporting staff of AARP and WASA.