National Warning for Careful Water Use as the Dry Season Continues
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#PublicAdvisory | Tamavua Water System Controlled Supply Rationing
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) advises households and businesses in the areas listed below that temporary overnight valve operations and water rationing will be introduced within the Tamavua water supply system from 9 pm to 4 am daily, beginning tonight, Thursday, 5 November 2026, until further notice.
The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant is currently receiving less raw water, reducing the volume of treated water available to meet customer demand. Prolonged dry weather and low rainfall associated with El Niño conditions have contributed to reduced flows from the Savura Cascade and Headworks 3 catchments, contributing to an approximately 15% reduction in raw water inflow to the plant and the water production from Tamavua WTP.
This production shortfall places pressure on reservoir storage and the system’s ability to maintain consistent supply, particularly to customers in elevated areas. To manage the available water and support supply during periods of higher daytime demand, WAF will carry out controlled valve operations to temporarily curtail supply to identified areas overnight.
These valve operations are necessary to allow water levels in the Tamavua Reservoir to recover while overnight demand is lower. This will help build up storage for distribution when demand increases during the day.
Customers in the affected areas may experience low water pressure, intermittent supply or no water between 9 pm and 4 am. Valve Operations will be reverted from 4 am, allowing supply to be progressively restored.
Water may not reach all affected areas immediately, as restoration will depend on reservoir levels, location and elevation. Customers in higher areas may take longer to receive water.
𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀:
𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮
Elevated areas of Valelevu; Kalivetau Road, Railagi Road, Veikoba, Delaitokatoka, Nayavumata Place and Ura Place. Elevated areas of Cunningham Stage 4 – Valley Drive. Caubati Koro and Upper Cakacaka Road
𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱
Upper Bay View Heights, Yohan Place, Vunibau Road. Volavola Road, Lovoni Road, Upper Mead Road.
𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁
Cheng Place, PRB MacFarlane Road, Silimaibau Road, Upper Howell Road area, Matanitobua Road, Talasiga Road, Kikau Street, Naqasima Road.
𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝗽
Kaka Place, Kula Street, Falvey Road, Aidney Street, Uddit Narayan Road, Upper Ruve Street.
𝗕𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗿
Upper Samabula North areas, Aiwa Street, Upper Lakeba Street, Princes Road (From Loa Street to Reservoir Road) and all feeder roads.
𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗮
Upper Samabula North areas, Aiwa Street, Upper Lakeba Street, Princes Road (From Loa Street to Reservoir Road) and all feeder roads.
𝗡𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼
Naboro Prison, Naboro Complex, Gilbertese Settlement, Naboro Dairy Farm.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆
WAF kindly encourages everyone to prioritise water for 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and to reduce non-essential use wherever possible.
Simple actions can make a meaningful difference:
• Pause lawn watering and vehicle washing, and avoid using treated water for non-essential irrigation.
• Limit swimming pool filling and topping up, and reduce water use for outdoor cleaning.
• Repair leaking taps and toilets promptly, turn taps off when not needed and report visible leaks to WAF.
We also kindly request businesses to review water use in landscaping, recreation and daily operations, and encourage staff to support water conservation efforts.
Customers are encouraged to keep a reasonable backup supply in clean, covered containers or suitable tanks and replenish it gradually for essential needs during interruptions. Please avoid leaving taps running while waiting for supply to return.
𝗪𝗔𝗙’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲
WAF teams will continue monitoring raw water levels, weather conditions, treatment plant performance and reservoir storage, adjusting operations as needed to manage available supplies and minimise water disruptions.
Water carting trucks will remain on standby to assist affected communities during temporary disruptions, subject to operational requirements and availability.
We understand that supply interruptions can be difficult for families and businesses, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to manage the effects of the dry weather.
By making small changes to how we use water today, we can help protect available supplies and reduce the need for more extensive water rationing if dry conditions continue.
Every drop saved now helps protect the water available to our communities in the weeks ahead.
For assistance or enquiries, please contact WAF on 3346777 or 5777 (all mobile networks), or email contact@waf.com.fj
Fiji Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport | Fiji NDRMO
#WaterConservation #SaveWaterFiji #UseWaterWisely #DrySeasonAwareness #WaterSecurity #EveryDropCounts #WAF #TeamFiji
Things are bound to happen. Water disruptions, infrastructure failures and unexpected challenges are part of managing a national water supply system. However, the real question is: how prepared are we to anticipate these challenges and minimise their impact on ordinary citizens? We need to move away from constantly reacting to water shortages and start investing in innovative, forward-thinking solutions that strengthen our water security. Fiji has been blessed with abundant rainfall, yet we continue to experience water shortages and disruptions. It raises an important question: Are we doing enough to capture, store, manage and distribute the water resources available to us? Perhaps it is time for the Water Authority of Fiji to think beyond conventional approaches and explore more innovative solutions. Some ideas worth considering: 1. Strategic water storage facilities: Install large-capacity water storage tanks and reservoirs at strategic locations across urban, peri-urban and rural communities. These could serve as reserve supplies during periods of drought, infrastructure maintenance or unexpected disruptions. 2. Rainwater harvesting infrastructure:Invest in large-scale rainwater harvesting systems, particularly in communities, public institutions, schools and government facilities, to supplement existing water supply networks. 3. Decentralised water storage:Rather than depending entirely on a few centralised treatment and distribution facilities, develop smaller, strategically located water storage systems that can support communities independently when the main network experiences disruptions. 4. Smart water management systems:Embrace modern technology, including real-time monitoring, automated leak detection and predictive maintenance, to identify potential infrastructure failures before they become major problems. 5. Infrastructure investment and expansion: Continuously assess whether existing treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations and distribution networks have the capacity to meet the growing demands of our population. 6. Climate-resilient water infrastructure:With climate change bringing greater uncertainty through extreme rainfall, prolonged dry periods and tropical cyclones, our water infrastructure must be designed to withstand these changing conditions. 7. Community-level water security:Encourage partnerships with communities, local authorities and the private sector to develop supplementary water storage and harvesting initiatives. Of course, these ideas require proper technical assessments, investment, maintenance and long-term planning. But innovation begins with recognising that the way we have always done things may no longer be sufficient for the challenges ahead. We cannot continue to wait for a water crisis before looking for solutions. Water security is not simply about supplying water when the taps are running dry. It is about having the infrastructure, capacity, technology and contingency plans to ensure that people have reliable access to water even when challenges arise. The Water Authority of Fiji has an important responsibility, but addressing water security also requires long-term national planning and investment. Our population is growing, our climate is changing, and our infrastructure must evolve accordingly. Let's move from a culture of reaction to a culture of anticipation, innovation and preparedness. We should not just be asking how to restore water supply after a disruption. We should be asking what investments and innovations are needed today to prevent tomorrow's disruption. Fiji deserves a water system that is resilient, reliable and prepared for the future. Proactive planning is not a luxury; it is a necessity!
This happens every time wen there is any celebrations
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Thanks for the update
Water cuts going round n round . On jio danisi
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According to the time stamp this was posted after the 9pm start time. The announcement of these measures should have happened before they were implemented. Give people notice so they can prepare. That’s the whole point of notifying the public. It’s not meant to be an FYI after the fact. Decisions affecting the public seem to be made on a whim rather than with proper planning and consideration. Guess not surprising when even the criminal PM isn’t interested in doing his job.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Nothing to be proud of. It just shows the systematic failures by waf.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Vnka team waf
⚠️ PUBLIC APPEAL: CONSERVE WATER NOW 💧
In line with the Minister for Fiji Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport, Hon. Ro Filipe Tuisawau's call for careful water use, the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) is asking households, businesses, schools, and communities to prioritise essential water use and reduce unnecessary consumption.
For now, please:
❌ Put away the hose for washing cars and driveways
❌ Reduce unnecessary garden and lawn watering
❌ Avoid filling or topping up swimming pools
✅ Use water for essential needs
✅ Fix and report leaks
✅ Use buckets instead of hoses.
Fiji’s current El Niño event is likely to reach strong to very strong intensity and persist through the remainder of 2026 and into early 2027.
💧 Every litre conserved today strengthens our collective resilience.
SAVE WATER. USE ONLY WHAT YOU NEED.
Fiji NDMO
#WAF #SaveWater #TeamFiji #WaterForFiji #ElNino #Fiji
Ministry of Mineral Resources dug few Bowholes in Meigunyah, Nadi say around 30 to 35 years ago. 2 of the Bowholes are full of water and definitely can be utilized during this dry season. WATER is clean . Ministry in charge can look into this matter very seriously and quickly
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I don't know how else or who else i am to complain to about this leak we been having . Seems like warnings are just sent to have us running around like headless chickens while you kickback
What is your response time to fix the broken pipe.? For past 4 days water has been running due to broken pipe and many compound got filled with water in nausori area. Who is responsible to save the water there????
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