The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) is alerting customers within areas that frequently experience high turbidity from the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) about potential disruptions to their water supply due to recent heavy rainfall. The increased rainfall is expected to significantly affect the quality of water in the source streams, presenting challenges for water treatment and resulting in decreased water production at the Tamavua WTP.
Customers in the following areas may face disruptions:
– **Namadi Heights:** Mika Drue Place and Pathik Crescent
– **Bayview Heights:** Mead Road, Volavola Road, Evetts Place, Top Shop Road, Sawau Road, Yohann Place, Vuibau Place, Sam Lal Road, Paul Sloan Street, and Joyce Perks Street
– **Sakoca Areas:** Elevated sections along Lakha Singh Road, including Sakoca Road, Wrong Turn, Delaiveiruka Place, Raikiwai Road, and Nagatugatu Road
– **Tacirua:** Elevated areas along Tacirua Road, including Raibevu Road and Tacirua Heights
– **Tamavua:** Including locations such as MH Superfresh, Upper Mead Road, and Princes Road up to Loa Street Junction
– **Dokanaisuvua:** And parts along Princes Road from Savutalele Junction to Khalsa Road Junction
– **Coloisuva:** Stretching along Princes Road from Joes Farm to Sawani Service Station
– **Lami Area:** Upper Delanivesi Areas, including sections of Lami Village Road
WAF extends its apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the understanding of the community as they prioritize water supply safety.
To help mitigate the disruption impacts, customers are encouraged to:
– Store sufficient water for essential household needs.
– Limit any non-essential water usage.
– Keep stored water clean and covered.
WAF staff are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to managing production levels to minimize the impact on the water supply. They aim to restore full service as conditions improve. For further information and assistance, customers can contact WAF at 3346777 or 5777 (available on all mobile networks), or via email at contact@waf.com.fj.
As a note of optimism, WAF’s proactive measures demonstrate a strong commitment to public health and safety, ensuring that they are ready to respond efficiently during adverse weather conditions. The importance of community cooperation during such times further strengthens local resilience.
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