The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) would like to advise its valued customers in the Central Eastern Region to prepare in advance for any potential water disruptions that may occur as a result of the recent heavy rains and subsequent flooding.
According to weather reports, this adverse weather will continue and, therefore, it is highly advisable for Fijians to prepare accordingly and to store enough water to last for at least 2 to 3 days, when it is available and while they still have the time to do so.
Heavy rainfall can have a negative impact on water supply systems and cause blockages at the water intakes, disrupting operations, and leading to low reservoir levels. Heavy rains also increase the level of turbidity (dirt in the water) since rainwater washes soil and sediment into the raw water sources, and floodwaters carry in more dirt with them as they move.
As such, in situations where a water disruption does occur, as a result of the issues mentioned, the water that families would have stored will be able to cater to their immediate needs during the disruption period – ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ ๐ธ๐ฒ๐.
WAF is actively monitoring the situation and will implement necessary precautions to ensure minimal impact on our residents. All communities in flood-prone zones may experience temporary water service interruptions.
While WAF teams will be attending to any faults that may occur as a result of blocked intakes and flooding, they will only be able to go out and conduct repair and restoration works once it is deemed safe to do so.
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- ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Customers are encouraged to conserve water wherever possible. Please limit usage to essential needs only.
- ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐: If safe to do so, fill containers and bathtubs with clean water for emergency use before the onset of severe weather.
- ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐: Stay informed by checking our official channels (WAF Facebook page) for updates on the water supply status.
- ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐: Residents are advised to prepare an emergency kit that includes bottled water and essential supplies.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this challenging weather situation.
For further enquiries, customers can call (679) 3346777 or short code 5777 (all mobile networks) the WAF Mobile App or email us at contact@waf.com.fj
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