Thousands of people living in Suva and Lami areas are again facing water cuts today and people are raising the question on what is being done to deal with the recurring issues.
Questions are also being raised on what is being done to deal with the maintenance and servicing of plant and equipment as the causes of the recent disruptions are failures in the filter, pump, plant and generator.
Some frustrated residents who have called us are raising the issue on why WAF also does not have blockers for debris as one of the issues that is causing water cuts to thousands of residents is heavy rain for a few hours that WAF says clogs up their system with debris. The residents say this has nothing to do with increasing population and high demand.
The affected areas include Sakoca, Wrong turn, Tacirua Heights, Upper Khalsa Road, Princes Road, from Khalsa Road junction to Bureta Street, including Upper Ragg, Upper Tamavua and areas of Samabula, Dokanisuva, Colo-i-Suva, elevated areas in Lami including Delainavesi, parts of Qauia Road, Panoramic Drive, Osonabukete, Ben Naiveli, Uduya Point and Waiqanake.
This is due to a malfunction in one of the pumps at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant.
WAF says their teams are already working on this and will continue to work throughout the night if needed.
The Authority says heavy rain in the highlands have caused turbidity in the water, resulting in soil and water getting into water filters, reducing the production volume at the plant.
WAF is now urging all Fijians living in elevated parts of the greater Suva area to store water and prepare for water disruption.
The Authority advises Fijians to always store at least 2 to 3 days of clean drinking water in case of emergencies like this.
People have also raised concern that there was no public announcement on this major disruption and there is no indication on when supply will be restored.
