Utility Disruption City Water Cuts

Elevated parts of the greater Suva area will experience water disruptions, the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) said in a release.

In light of this the authority is urging people to store water and prepare for water disruption.

This is due to a malfunction in one of the pumps at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant. WAF teams are already working on this and will continue to work throughout the night as needed.

What happened

Heavy rains in the highlands have caused turbidity in the water, resulting in soil and water getting into water filters, reducing the production volume at the plant.

The authority advises to always store at least two to three days of clean drinking water in case of emergencies like this.

Affected areas:

• Tacirua and Nagatugatu - Sakoca, Wrong turn, Tacirua Heights, Upper Khalsa Road, Princes Road from Khalsa Road junction to Bureta Street, including Upper Ragg, Upper Tamavua and areas of Samabula.
• Dokanisuva and Colo-i-Suva - from Naisogo to Khalsa Road junction along Princes Road.
• Tamavua Reservoir - Elevated areas in Lami including Delanivesi, parts of Qauia Road, Panoramic, Osonabukete, Beniveli, Uduya Point, Waiqanake.

Water carting trucks will be active through the impacted areas and customers are advised to call 5777 to request carting services and other enquiries.

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