The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) has issued a notification to residents in areas frequently affected by high turbidity levels at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant. Customers should be prepared for possible disruptions to their water supply due to ongoing heavy rainfall, which is expected to impact the quality of water in nearby streams, complicating the treatment and supply processes.
The areas likely to experience reduced water production 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, including Sakoca Road, Wrong Turn, Delaiveiruka Place, Raikiwai Road, and Nagatugatu Road.
– **Tacirua:** Elevated sections along Tacirua Road, which cover Raibevu Road, Tacirua Heights, Raisuluwaki Road, Nakoivalu Road, and Dokanaisuva Road.
– **Tamavua:** Areas including MH Superfresh, Upper Mead Road, Princes Road from Twomey Hospital to Loa Street Junction, along with locations such as Tamavua Koro, Niranji, Devoji, Upper Ragg Avenue, Upper Mead Road to Lovoni Road Junction, Goodrum, Kaba Place, Upper Nailuva, Upper Samabula, and Upper Raiwaqa.
– **Dokanaisuva:** Locations along Princes Road from the Savutalele Junction to the Khalsa Road Junction, covering Jeremiah College and Savutalele Settlement Road.
– **Coloisuva:** Areas along Princes Road from Joes Farm to Sawani Service Station, including Vunikawai Road and Naisogo Road, as well as Coloisuva Police Post and Raintree Lodge.
– **Lami Area:** Upper Delanivesi Areas, Upper Lami Village Road, Rokodrawe Road, Nakurukuru Village Access Road, and Upper Valenicina Road.
WAF expresses regret for any inconvenience these service interruptions may cause and appreciates the community’s understanding as it works to ensure a safe and reliable water supply.
To prepare for potential disruptions, residents are encouraged 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 personnel are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to managing production levels effectively to minimize the impact on water supply. The authority is dedicated to quickly restoring full service once conditions improve.
For further updates and assistance, residents can contact WAF at 3346777, 5777 (available across all mobile networks), or via email at contact@waf.com.fj.
This proactive approach by WAF underlines the importance of public health and safety while reminding residents to stay prepared during times of extreme weather. Keeping communication open and accessible ensures that the community can stay informed and resilient in the face of potential service challenges.
In summary, while heavy rainfall might disrupt water supply in various areas of Fiji, the Water Authority remains vigilant and committed to resolving these issues efficiently. This situation emphasizes the community’s role in preparedness and looks toward restoring normalcy with the collaborative efforts of both WAF and residents.
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