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WASA Monthly-Complaints-Report-March-2016 PDF
WASA Monthly-Complaints-Report-March-2016 PDF
1.1
Status
Mar '16
Feb '16
Mar '15
2016 YTD
451
222
0
119
103
53.6%
91
210
463
$0.00
381
247
0
132
115
53.4%
45
177
451
$217.00
468
174
0
114
60
65.5%
101
215
427
$1,458.00
389
619
0
461
158
74.5%
84
545
463
$38,553.00
Billing Query
Inadequate Supply
Interruption in Pipe Borne Supply
Leaks
Request for Service
Request for Truck Borne Supply
Road Restoration
Other
Total
1.2
120
12
85
15
18
8
6
43
307
Resolved From
Previous Period
1
1
14
2
0
8
0
0
26
No & % of
Complaints
Received in
Mar '16
3
3
61
14
0
62
1
3
147
2.0%
2.0%
41.5%
9.5%
0.0%
42.2%
0.7%
2.0%
No & % of
Mar '16
Complaints
Resolved
0
1
31
4
0
48
0
0
84
0.0%
0.7%
21.1%
2.7%
0.0%
32.7%
0.0%
0.0%
No & % of
Unresolved
Complaints as at
Mar 31, '16
122
13
101
23
18
14
7
46
344
35.5%
3.8%
29.4%
6.7%
5.2%
4.1%
2.0%
13.4%
Complaints Filed Against the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC)
Table 3: Summary of Complaints Filed Against T&TEC
Complaint Category
Total Unresolved
No of
Complaints as at
Complaints
Feb 29, '16
Resolved From
Previous Period
1
Billing Query
0
14
Damaged Appliances
3
5
High / Low Voltage
1
22
Lines - Removal/relocation/repair
2
13
Poles - Removal & Relocation
4
4
Power Outages
2
7
Request for Service
3
64
Street Lights - Repair & Installation
48
14
Other
2
144
65
Total
No & % of
Complaints
Received in
Mar '16
4
5.3%
4
5.3%
0
0.0%
5
6.7%
4
5.3%
0
0.0%
6
8.0%
48
64.0%
4
5.3%
75
No & % of
No & % of
Mar '16
Unresolved
Complaints
Complaints as
Resolved
at Mar 31, '16
1
1.3%
4
3.4%
0
0.0% 15
12.6%
0
0.0%
4
3.4%
1
1.3% 24
20.2%
1
1.3% 12
10.1%
0
0.0%
2
1.7%
0
0.0% 10
8.4%
30
40.0% 34
28.6%
2
2.7% 14
11.8%
35
119
NB: The tables in this report may contain rounding errors to one decimal place.
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389
619
0
461
158
74.5%
84
545
463
521
486
4
366
116
75.9%
210
576
427
The number of complaints received for the period January 1, to March 31, 2016 increased by 133 or 27% when
compared to the corresponding period last year. Using the same comparative period, the number of complaints
resolved increased by 95 or 26%. The complaints withdrawn represent those that have been withdrawn at the
customers' request as shown in table 4 above.
Telephone
89.6%
Mar '16
E-Mail
7.2%
YTD
16
19
46
Letter
38
42
Media
Outreach
199
189
523
Telephone
Walk-In
Letter
0.9%
Feb '16
222
247
619
Walk-In
2.3%
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Distribution of Complaints
Received in March 2016 by
Service Provider
WASA
66.2%
Mar '16
Feb '16
YTD
WASA
147
152
363
T&TEC
75
95
256
222
247
619
T&TEC
33.8%
Fig. 3
Number of Complaints by Service Provider for 2016
No. of Complaints
200
4.1
WASA
150
152
100
T&TEC
95
86
50
147
75
64
85
Other
15
18
8
6
43
Total
307
14
2
0
8
0
0
26
No & % of
Complaints
Received in
Mar '16
3
2.0%
3
2.0%
61
41.5%
No & % of
No & % of
Mar '16
Unresolved
Complaints
Complaints as
Resolved
at Mar 31, '16
0
0.0% 122
35.5%
1
0.7% 13
3.8%
31
21.1% 101
29.4%
14
0
62
1
3
9.5%
0.0%
42.2%
0.7%
2.0%
4
0
48
0
0
147
84
2.7%
0.0%
32.7%
0.0%
0.0%
23
18
14
7
46
6.7%
5.2%
4.1%
2.0%
13.4%
344
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Fig. 4
Distribution of Complaints against WASA
Received in March 2016 by Major Complaint Category
Inadequate Supply
2%
Interruption in Pipe
Borne Supply
41%
Billing Query
2%
Other
2%
Road Restoration
1%
Leaks
10%
Fig. 5
Interruption in Pipe-Borne Supply Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
2016
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Fig.6
Request For Truck-Borne Supply Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
Leaking Mains
Figure 7 shows the respective trends of Leaking Mains
complaints reported against WASA over the last three
years. The complaints for 2015 have remained
consistently low due to several projects undertaken by
WASA to replace old corroded water mains. Given the
Water Restrictions Notice published by WASA in March
2016, we have observed that customers are becoming
more vigilant and reporting leaks to the RIC. WASA has
advised that it leak repair programme will be intensified
during the dry season as it continues to reduce the
amount of water lost through leaks.
2015
2016
Fig. 7
Leaking Mains Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
15
10
5
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
Billing Query
Figure 8 identifies the trends of Billing Query complaints
reported against WASA over the last three years. The
peak in complaints for July 2014 was due to WASA's
Account Classification rationalisation from A2 (Externally
Serviced domestic) to A3 (Internally Serviced domestic).
However, there continues to be lower numbers of
complaints in the first quarter of 2016 when compared to
2015. This may be attributable to the decrease in
requests for rebates due to inadequate water supply.
2016
Fig. 8
Billing Query Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
2016
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4.3
Mar '16
Feb '16
Complaints
Complaints
% Change
compared to
Feb '16
31-60 Days
28
250%
61-90 Days
0%
91-120 Days
-14%
121 - 150
Days
3.3%
91-120
Days
2.4%
61-90 Days
3.3%
33%
195
191
2%
31-60 Days
11.4%
The majority of complaints that are over 150 days relates to Billing Queries and Interruption in Pipe Borne Supply as
shown in table 7. Billing Queries against WASA usually take a relatively much longer time to be resolved. Although
there was an improvement in the resolution of billing complaints subsequent to several discussions with WASA in
2014, the Authority continues to experience challenges in this area.
Billing Classification
Billing Query
Damage to Property
Defective Sewer System
Disconnection / Reconnection
Erratic Schedule Supply/Pipe-Borne
Interruption in Pipe-Borne Supply
Leaking Mains
Leaking Service Connection
Leaks
Low Water Pressure
Other
Poor Water Quality
Request for Meter
Request for Service
Request For Truck-Borne Supply
Road Restoration
Total
31-60
Days
61-90
Days
91-120
Days
121 - 150
Days
> 150
Days
Total
0
1
0
0
0
0
20
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
28
0
1
0
0
1
0
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
6
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
8
2
110
3
1
1
4
30
3
1
1
5
8
9
5
9
0
2
194
2
115
3
2
2
4
59
7
1
3
7
9
9
5
10
0
6
244
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Mar '16
4.4
984.00
$
984.00
2,593.00
43,002.00
$
45,595.00
No & % of
Complaints
Received in
Mar '16
4
5.3%
4
5.3%
0
0.0%
5
6.7%
4
5.3%
0
0.0%
6
8.0%
48
64.0%
4
5.3%
75
No & % of
No & % of
Mar '16
Unresolved
Complaints
Complaints as
Resolved
at Mar 31, '16
1
1.3%
4
3.4%
0
0.0% 15
12.6%
0
0.0%
4
3.4%
1
1.3% 24
20.2%
1
1.3% 12
10.1%
0
0.0%
2
1.7%
0
0.0% 10
8.4%
30
40.0% 34
28.6%
2
2.7% 14
11.8%
35
119
Fig. 10
Distribution of Complaints against T&TEC
Received in March 2016 by Major Complaint Category
Street Lights - Repair &
Installation
64.0%
Damaged Appliances
5.3%
Other
5.3%
Billing Query
5.3%
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4.5
202
155
1
110
44
71.4%
130
240
116
Trend of Complaints Against T&TEC by Major Complaint Type Between the Period 2013 -2015
Defective Street Light
Figure 11 shows the trends of Defective Street Light
complaints over the last three years. The RIC has
observed a significant increase in the number of
complaints in 2015 when compared to 2014. There was a
downward trend in the number of complaints for the
months of November and December 2015. However, the
number of complaints significantly increased in January
and February 2016. However, there was a 37% decrease
in March 2016 when compared to the previous month.
Fig. 11
Defective Street Light Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
2015
Fig. 12
Request for Service Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
Damaged Appliance/Equipmen
Figure 13 illustrates the trends of Damaged Appliance/
Equipment complaints over the past three years. The
increase in complaints observed from April to July 2015
is due to the delay by T&TEC to provide a final response
to customers regarding liability for damages to
appliances and equipment. T&TEC's East and Tobago
Area offices have been experiencing some challenges in
completing the investigative reports for submission to its
Risk and Insurance Department. The first quarter trend
for 2016 appears to be similar to that of 2015.
2016
2016
Fig.13
Damaged Appliance/Equipment Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
10
8
6
4
2
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
2016
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Lines - Removal/Relocation/Repair
Figure 14 shows the trends of Lines - Removal/
Relocation/ Repair complaints reported against T&TEC
over the last three years. The overall decrease in
complaints from the previous years is due to several
policy initiatives undertaken by T&TEC to ensure a
reduction in this type of complaint. For example, new
extensions are designed to prevent overhead lines and
triplex from crossing over properties other than that of the
customer making the request or installed on the
boundaries of properties. We have observed a small
increase in the number of complaints for February and
March 2016.
4.6
Fig. 14
Lines-Removal/Relocation/Repair Complaints
For the Period 2014 - 2016
8
6
4
2
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2014
Jul
2015
2016
121 - 150
Days
5.2%
91-120
Days
1.7%
Mar '16
Feb '16
Complaints
Complaints
31-60 Days
12
% Change
compared to
Feb '16
71%
61-90 Days
67%
91-120 Days
-83%
-50%
37
36
3%
Among the categories of complaints Lines-Removal/Relocation/Repair, Damaged Appliances and Street Light
Installation are the most prominent, which are over 150 days as shown in table 11.
Table 11: Analysis of Complaints Against T&TEC by Major Type & Age
Aging Days
Complaint Category
31-60
Days
61-90
Days
91-120
Days
121 - 150
Days
> 150
Days
Total
Damaged Appliance/Equipment
Illegal Connection
Lines-Removal/Relocation/Repair
10
15
Low Voltage
Other
Poles-Rotten/Leaning/Broken/Termite
Power Outages
Street light-Installation
10
11
12
37
58
Total
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Mar '16
37,569.00
40,741.00
5,000.00
37,569.00
45,741.00
Tobago
Table 13 shows the number of complaints received from Tobago against the two Service Providers for the period
January 1, to March 31, 2016.
Table 13: Complaints From Tobago
Service Provider
Complaint Category
T&TEC
Billing Query
Lines - Removal/relocation/repair
Request for Service
Street Lights - Repair & Installation
Other
Billing Query
Interruption in Pipe Borne Supply
Leaks
Other
Request for Truck Borne Supply
WASA
Total
2
1
0
1
0
0
5
0
1
2
12
From the limited data collected, Interruption in Pipe Borne Supply is the most prominent complaints in Tobago.
5.2
Trinidad
Table 14 shows the number of complaints received from Trinidad against the two Service Providers for the period
January 1, to March 31, 2016 and have been stratified into four regions.
Table 14: Complaints From Trinidad
Central
North
East
North
West
South
Total
Billing Query
Damaged Appliances
High / Low Voltage
Lines - Removal/relocation/repair
Other
Poles - Removal & Relocation
Power Outages
Request for Service
Street Lights - Repair & Installation
1
1
3
2
2
3
0
3
29
0
3
1
1
6
1
0
4
74
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
17
1
1
2
3
2
5
1
5
77
Billing
Inadequate Supply
Interruption in Pipe Borne Supply
Leaks
Other
Request for Service
Request for Truck Borne Supply
Road Restoration
0
1
9
1
0
1
4
1
0
1
18
3
1
0
6
0
2
3
51
20
1
0
59
1
4
2
104
3
1
0
58
0
3
7
7
6
10
9
1
12
197
252
6
7
182
27
3
1
127
2
355
Service Provider
T&TEC
Complaint Category
WASA
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The top complaint category reported against T&TEC is Street Lights - Repair & Installation. The majority of the
complaints were from the South, having recorded 77 complaints from that region.
The top three (3) complaint categories reported against WASA are Interruption in Pipe Borne Supply, Request for
Truck Borne Supply and Leaks. The majority of the complaints were from the South and North West regions
respectively.
5.3
Tobago
Trinidad
WASA
2
1%
March 2016
T&TEC
3
4%
Total
5
2.3%
February 2016
YTD
12
119
158
61
269
619
North East
14
9.5%
17
22.7%
31
14.0%
27
North West
56
38.1%
11
14.7%
67
30.2%
58
Central
4.8%
16
21.3%
23
10.4%
28
68
46.3%
28
37.3%
96
43.2%
128
South
147
75
247
222
Fig. 15
When compared to February 2016, the number
of complaints received in March 2016 from the
Central region decreased by 5 or 18%, from the
North East increased by 4 or 15%, from the North
West increased by 9 or 16%, complaints from the
South region decreased by 32 or 25% while
those from Tobago decreased by 1 or 17%.
5.4
Institutions
Arima Borough Corporation
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation
Diego Martin Regional Corporation
Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation
Penal/Debe Regional Corporation
Point Fortin Borough Corporation
Port of Spain City Corporation
Princes Town Regional Corporation
San Fernando City Corporation
San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation
Sangre Grande Regional Corporation
Siparia Regional Corporation
Tobago House of Assembly
Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation
March 2016
YTD
4
8
20
9
1
29
3
31
47
7
26
13
4
5
15
45
20
57
22
5
119
7
66
99
18
73
27
10
13
38
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5.5
Region
Area
No of
Complaints
No. Resolved
Claxton Bay
Couva
Carapichaima
Champ Fleurs
Arima
D'Abadie
St. Anns
Santa Cruz
San Juan
Barrackpore
Princes Town
Penal
San Fernando
4
3
1
5
3
2
13
11
9
42
27
15
5
2
2
1
4
2
1
9
10
8
32
18
10
4
Central
Freeport
"
North East
North West
Valencia
Laventille
39
3
39
2
"
South
Penal
37
37
Central
Interruption
In Pipe-Bourn
Supply
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
" South
"
"
T&TEC
North East
North West
South
No. of Complaints
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Customer
Service
Provider
Customer
264
T&TEC
No. of Complaints
194
Service
Provider
WASA
0
Parties
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