Some elevated areas of Suva still without water

Many residents in the elevated areas of Suva, including Tacirua, Dokanisuva, Colo-i-Suva and Tamavua remain without water where schools, hospitals, hotels, health centres, correctional facilities and fire stations continue to be affected after heavy overnight rain which caused another spike in turbidity levels, delaying full restoration at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant.

WAF Acting CEO Seru Soderberg says production had improved to 85 percent last night, raising reservoir levels, but heavy rain in the catchment area pushed turbidity levels back up, slowing recovery efforts.

He says with improving weather conditions early this morning, turbidity levels have begun to decline.

He adds that as of 7am, the Tamavua WTP recorded a reduction in turbidity from 151 NTU to 98.10 NTU.

Soderberg says their teams are closely monitoring the situation and will gradually restore full production as conditions stabilise.

He says water supply has been restored to areas like Toorak, Flagstaff, Suva Street and Walu Bay, but the elevated areas still remain without water

He says to assist those still struggling, WAF has deployed 50 water trucks and is prioritising schools, hospitals and essential services.

Soderberg thanks the residents for their patience and assures them that updates will continue as the situation progresses.