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Apart from the poor road conditions in St Simon, potable water remains a scarce commodity in this Hanover community, which is located just outside the main township of Lucea.

The residents said that while their potable water comes from Lucea, they have not had any for quite some time now. This forces them to resort to the nearby spring as their main source of water to do just about everything.

The community was originally known as Fat Hog's Quarters because of its role in the rearing of pigs.

Billy, a Rastafarian who lives near the spring that serves as the community's lifeline, told the WESTERN STAR that it is like carnival atmosphere when the community meets at the spring to catch water.

"This spring is what we depend for water," said Billy.

"People from all over gather to catch water in their drums, buckets, almost on a daily basis because the water from NWC is not adequate, and you can never rely on them to ensure that water comes to the community," he said.

Neville, who also lives close to the spring, said the community members rely chiefly on this source of supply.

"Everybody in the community use the water from the spring to bathe, do laundry, and also for drinking," Neville shared with the WESTERN STAR.