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| Typical Barbados Standpipe |
The stand pipe in Barbados is seen as a fundamental aspect of our history. Its origin dates back to 1861 when Barbados had more than four hundred (400) stand pipes island wide distributing free water. This water was supplied by the Government so that villagers could collect free water for their household needs.
Today, most houses in Barbados are equipped with running water and as such, the need for stand pipe usage has declined somewhat. Despite the decline, across Barbados today, stand pipes are still used by some folk on the island who can be seen washing their hair, bathing and even washing their vehicles.
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