Consultation on Opportunities for Improvement in Bermuda’s Water Sector

The Government of Bermuda, through the Bermuda Housing Corporation, has embarked on a program to develop recommendations to improve Bermuda’s water and wastewater regulatory structure.

Bermuda’s traditional approach to water services and water sector management has served the island well, but opportunities for improvement exist. 

If the sector remains unchanged, there is a risk of adverse public health and environmental outcomes, higher costs for Bermudian households and businesses, and impacts on the country’s reputation as a premier vacation destination and a location for global business.

The Department of Public Works has engaged Castalia, a strategy consulting firm specialising in water sector policy, to assist with reviewing Bermuda’s water and wastewater regulatory structure. 

As part of the review, the Ministry of Public Works and Castalia have analysed the water and wastewater sectors in four other case study countries. These countries include the United Kingdom, the Cayman Islands, Florida (United States), and New Zealand.

The goal of this consultation is to:

• Present background information and progress made to Bermudan citizens
• Identify concerns from Bermudan citizens related to the water and wastewater systems on the island
• Use obtained inputs to produce preliminary recommendations

The Ministry encourages all persons to read and provide feedback. The consultation period will end on 28 October 2022.

We have included an easy-to-read consultation document outlining the case. It is entitled Opportunities for improvement in Bermuda’s water sector. 

Please provide feedback by completing the survey. 

You can also contact water_regulation@gov.bm with questions.