Over 150 residents of Nacokaika Settlement get access to fresh water after years
Over 150 residents of Nacokaika Settlement, Baulevu in Nausori will soon have access to fresh water as they have contributed $14,000 to get a new borehole. Nacokaika S
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Reach out to Fiji Swimming for swimming & water safety classes - Cheer-Dunn
Fiji Swimming and the Let’s Swim Fiji program say they are open to invitations from communities which want to be educated about the basics of swimming and water sa
700,000 litres of water carted to areas in the Central Division and maritime islands that are going through prolonged dry weather conditions
The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has commenced water carting exercise for rural areas in the Central Division that are going through
Approximately 80% of areas in Nausori now have normal water supply while restoration is at 50% in Suva areas
The Water Authority of Fiji says approximately 80% of areas in Nausori now have normal water supply while restoration in areas in Suva is at 50%. The Authority says th
Automatic transfer switch has been replaced and raw water pumps have been switched on - WAF
The Water Authority of Fiji says after working non stop, their teams have replaced the damaged automatic transfer switch and raw water pumps have been switched on. Thi
Students in areas affected by water cuts advised to stay home
The Ministry of Education advises parents living in areas affected by disruptions in water supply, to keep their children at home for the next 2 days until Wednesday.
Raw water pumps expected to be online by tonight or tomorrow morning – WAF
Water Authority of Fiji CEO, Barry Omundson says their raw water pumps are expected to be online by tonight or tomorrow morning however it is expected to take up to 5 day
Thousands of people along the Suva to Nausori Corridor to face water disruptions due to the burning out of an automatic transfer switch
Thousands of residents between the Suva and Nausori corridor are facing water disruptions as an automatic transfer switch that runs raw water pumps to the Waila Water Tre
Water restored for residents in Tacirua Heights
Water supply has been restored to the residents of Tacirua Heights. They were without water since 2 pm yesterday due to a burst main which the Water Authority of Fiji
Irresponsible littering causes sewerage system to clog up in Lautoka
The Water Authority of Fiji has once again raised concerns regarding rubbish being dumped irresponsibly and causing pipes to block as they found plastic bottles clogging
Water levels drop at WAF facilities due to prolonged dry weather
The Water Authority of Fiji is urging people to conserve water as the current ‘drought’ and excessive water usage are causing supply issues and a drop in wat
Cikobia Water Pump Project to benefit 4 villages and a school
The completion of the Cikobia Water Pump Project in Vanua Levu will benefit four villages including Vatulele, Nautovatu, Nalele, Vuninuku and Cikobia District School.
Some students of Kubulau District School taken to Nabouwalu Hospital due to the contamination of the school’s water source
Some students of Kubulau District School were taken to the Nabouwalu Hospital due to the contamination of the school’s water source which was under the care of the
No water in parts of Labasa for the past two days due to numerous bursts in a pipe
Thousands of residents in Labasa are raising concerns after they have not received water supply for the past two days while the Water Authority of Fiji says this is cause
New irrigation project to help farmers in Vuqele
The new multipurpose irrigation project for Vuqele farmers in Tavua is expected to enhance farming activities within the Vuqele settlement, ensuring the community would a
WAF Urges Proper Disposal of Rubbish After Finding Tyre In Pump Store water during the dry season – WAF CEO
The Water Authority of Fiji is urging Fijians to dispose of their rubbish properly, after finding a tyre lodged in a pump at one of their Raw Water Pumping Stations which
Thousands of residents of Samabula and Laucala Bay to face water disruptions from tomorrow night
Thousands of residents of elevated parts of Samabula and Laucala Bay as well as surrounding areas in Suva may experience disruptions in water supply from 10pm tomorrow ti
Critically low water levels due to low rainfall – WAF
The Water Authority of Fiji has urged Fijians to conserve water as water levels in dams run low due to low rainfall and drought conditions causing water disruptions to ma
WAF will not disconnect Fijians affected by COVID-19 despite reduction in budget allocation for 2020/2021
The Water Authority of Fiji says they will not disconnect Fijians who are genuinely impacted by COVID-19. WAF has been allocated $195.4 million in the 2020/2021 Nation
WAF purchases 22 generators to ensure they continue to supply water during a power outage
The Water Authority of Fiji is waiting for the arrival of 22 generators from overseas that will be installed at certain treatment plants and pumping stations to ensure th
More than 60 water projects completed in rural areas
More than 60 projects have been completed under the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development’s Self-Help Programme that has enabled access to clean and safe drin