National Warning for Careful Water Use as the Dry Season Continues
Hon. Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport. DOWNLOAD MEDIA RELEASE COPY (PDF) As the Minister responsible for the Water
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Ro Filipe urges Fijians to invest in water conservation measures as prolonged dry weather persist
Ro Filipe urges Fijians to invest in water conservation measures as prolonged dry weather persist
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As more people begin to feel the impacts of the dry spell, Minister for Public Works and Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau is urging all FijProvide incentives on tanks for those affected areas
𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘-𝗧𝗢-𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) advises residents, businesses, institutions, and property owners in Kinoya, Nadawa, Nasinu, Laucala Beach Estate, and surrounding neighbourhoods that authorised survey enumerator teams will conduct a door-to-door community survey around the Kinoya Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The house-to-house survey is being undertaken as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required by the Department of Environment for the proposed upgrade of the Kinoya Wastewater Treatment Plant. The information collected will assist WAF and the project team in understanding community experiences, concerns, and expectations, and in identifying potential environmental and social impacts that should be considered during project planning and design.
𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮
The initial survey will focus on properties located within approximately 1 kilometre of the treatment plant, including properties along Ratu Dovi Road, Vesivesi Road, and adjoining streets.
𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
Dates: 28 September 2026 – 2 October 2026
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆
The survey will gather information from households, businesses, and institutions regarding:
• Odour and air quality;
• Drainage and flooding issues;
• Traffic and accessibility;
• Community health and safety;
• Livelihoods and business activities;
• Existing concerns associated with the treatment plant; and
• Potential impacts and benefits associated with the proposed upgrade and future operation of the facility.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
Authorised survey enumerators will:
• Work in pairs for identification and safety purposes;
• Provide information on the proposed Kinoya Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project;
• Conduct brief interviews with households, businesses, and institutions; and
• Record the location of surveyed properties using GPS for mapping and assessment purposes.
Participation is voluntary, and all information provided will be treated confidentially. Survey findings will be reported in summary form only and will be used to support the EIA process.
⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Please note that the survey team:
• Will not request any form of payment;
• Will not request bank account details or financial information; and
• Is not undertaking property inspections, meter inspections, or regulatory compliance checks.
We ask residents, businesses, institutions, and property owners to welcome the survey teams and participate in the survey. Your feedback will help ensure that community views and concerns are appropriately considered as part of the assessment and planning of the proposed project.
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𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 - 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝘂 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗮
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise customers supplied by the Saru water system that prolonged dry weather and below-normal rainfall in the Western Division, associated with the current El Niño conditions, have reduced the flow of raw water at the Varaqe intake.
The Saru Water Treatment Plant normally receives approximately 6.5 million litres of raw water per day from Varaqe. Current inflow is approximately 5.2 million litres per day—a reduction of 1.3 million litres, or about 20%. With less raw water available for treatment, water production has declined, making it more difficult to maintain water levels at the Saru reservoir while meeting customer demand.
To manage the water currently available and help maintain supply during the day, WAF needs to undertake controlled valve operations between 9 pm and 4 am and manage the supply. Demand is generally lower during these hours, allowing the Saru reservoir time to recover for the following day.
During this overnight period, customers in the areas listed below may experience low pressure, intermittent supply or a temporary interruption. The impact may vary by location and from one night to the next, depending on reservoir levels and water use across the system.
• Banaras & Natokowaqa Areas
• Field 40 areas - NSD and Tramline Road, Rifle Range – Bandila Crescent, Galba, Ragnar, Chusan, Magru Place
• Balawa areas - KM James Road, Bhagwan, Cannery Street
• Natabua Heights, Natabua Housing - Naidu & Ika Place
• Saru Back Road
• Navula Road
• Vuda Back Road
• Wairabetia Road
• Velovelo Temple Road
• Wairabetia Tramline Road
• Lauwaki Temple, Lauwaki Tramline Road
• Viseisei East and elevated areas of Padarath Road.
We understand that any change to water supply can be difficult for households and businesses, however, these overnight arrangements are intended to help share the available water across the Saru system and support supply when customers need it most during the day. WAF will keep the arrangements under review and adjust them as source flows and reservoir levels allow.
WAF is working to supplement the Saru system through a temporary pumping site near the Varaqe River crossing. While this provides some additional raw water, the flow at this location is currently insufficient to fully make up for the reduction at the main Varaqe intake.
The Saru supply zone also receives support from the Nagado–Kashmir system. However, Vaturu Dam levels are declining during the dry spell, which limits the amount of additional water that can be provided from Nagado without placing pressure on other areas supplied by that Nagado-Kashmir system.
Our operations teams will continue to monitor source flows, treatment plant production and reservoir levels closely. Teams will also visit affected communities to explain the supply arrangements, share water-saving advice and identify customers who may need additional assistance. Water carting will be arranged where needed, with priority given to essential needs and customers experiencing prolonged interruptions.
The controlled valve operations may need to continue while flows at Varaqe remain low. WAF will provide updates through its official channels if there are changes to the overnight hours or the areas affected.
Customers in affected areas are encouraged to keep a reasonable amount of water for essential overnight needs. We ask everyone to conserve water where possible, particularly during the morning and evening peak demand hours of 6 am – 9 am and 5 pm – 8 pm. Please repair and report leaks, and postpone non-essential uses such as vehicle washing and excessive garden watering.
WAF appreciates the patience and cooperation of customers and communities as we respond to these dry weather conditions. We remain focused on maintaining the best possible supply and keeping customers informed as the situation develops.
For water supply enquiries, assistance with water carting, or to report a leak or burst main, please contact the WAF National Contact Centre on shortcode 5777 or (679) 334 6777, available 24 hours. Customers can also follow WAF’s official website and Facebook page for updates.
Fiji Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport | Fiji NDMO
#WAF #WaterConservation #ElNino #SaveWater #Fiji
Back up plan if things worsen? El Nino will be here till December.
Mohammed munaaf we need 5,000 liters of storage water tank
Dan Soko
Galba street has been facing water cuts daily for more than 2 years now. What has WAF's planning and preparation been?
50% of the water is being wasted by leaking WAF pipelines...just near my house there was a broken pipe line in had reported it to WAF....their response was we will send someone to repair this in 5 to 8 working days....aree we in a drought you should be sending someone as soon as possible
Very fast in billing and cutting water supply but very slow on fixing pipes and providing water trucks, Mr minister please I beg you look onto these problems. Vinaka
First fix the leakages
Maravu street still lautoka...still having water 💧 issues for > a year now...getting worse day by day. !! 🤔🙄
The second day of training (23/09) focused on practical hands-on learning, with village members inspecting their water tanks, reservoirs, and water supply systems within the village.
The practical sessions allowed participants to better understand how their rural water systems function, identify potential challenges, and learn how to address and manage issues that may arise.
A key aspect of the training was the active participation of women in the water committee. Their involvement recognises the important role women play in the daily management and use of water within households and communities.
Providing women with the knowledge and skills to participate in decision-making strengthens the water committee and promotes more inclusive and sustainable management of community water resources.
The hands-on sessions covered the care and maintenance of water sources, reservoirs, reticulation systems and water tanks, as well as the Ecological Purification System (EPS) and sanitation facilities.
The practical approach enabled both men and women to apply the knowledge gained directly to their village water systems, building confidence, strengthening community ownership, and empowering participants to effectively manage and sustain their water and sanitation services.
UNICEF Pacific | Fiji Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport | Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji
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