The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) has issued a notice to customers in areas frequently affected by high turbidity at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant (WTP), advising them to be prepared for possible disruptions in their water supply. The ongoing heavy rainfall is likely to impact the water quality in source streams, complicating treatment and potentially reducing production at the Tamavua WTP.
Affected areas include:
– Namadi Heights: Mika Drue Place and Pathik Crescent.
– Bayview Heights: Mead Road, along with 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 regions along Lakha Singh Road, which includes Sakoca Road, Wrong Turn, Delaiveiruka Place, Raikiwai Road, and Nagatugatu Road.
– Tacirua: Elevated sections along Tacirua Road, including Raibevu Road, Tacirua Heights, Raisuluwaki Road, Nakoivalu Road, and Dokanaisuva Road.
– Tamavua: This includes areas such as MH Superfresh, Upper Mead Road, Princes Road (from Twomey Hospital to Loa Street Junction), and several localities like Tamavua Koro, Niranji, and Upper Ragg Avenue.
– Dokanaisuva: Portions of Princes Road from the Junction of Savutalele to Khalsa Road Junction, including Jeremiah College and other local roads.
– Coloisuva: Along Princes Road from Joe’s Farm to Sawani Service Station, covering various areas including Vunikawai Road and Coloisuva Police Post.
– Lami Area: Upper Delanivesi and several roads in Upper Lami Village Area, including Nakurukuru Village Access Road, Matata, and Beniveli.
WAF apologizes for any inconvenience and emphasizes its commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of its water supplies. To ease potential disruptions, residents are urged to:
– Store sufficient water for essential household needs as soon as possible.
– Limit non-essential water usage during this period.
– Keep stored water clean and covered.
WAF teams are actively managing the situation and working diligently to ensure water supply restoration as conditions permit. For ongoing updates and assistance, customers can reach out via the hotline at 3346777 or 5777 (all mobile networks) or email contact@waf.com.fj.
In summary, while the heavy rainfall poses challenges to water supply, the proactive communication and readiness of the Water Authority of Fiji highlight their commitment to community wellbeing. With proper precautions, residents can navigate these temporary disruptions effectively.
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