Phuket City mulls water restrictions, again
PHOTO: Bang Wad Dam, Kathu
Despite issuing orders for odd/even water restrictions, and then rescinding them the day after, the Phuket City Municipality is again urging residents to take care in the use of their tap water to stretch the available water supply through to the end of the dry season, and has issued its second warning in a week that water pressure may be introduced in order to conserve water-supply reserves.
The notice reads…
“We ask people to save water throughout the dry season. We ask people to cooperate as follows:
• Please use water sparingly and store water in a container for use in case water supply becomes weak or stops.
• The Phuket City Municipality water supply division will have to reduce (mains) water pressure from 10am – 5pm and from 10pm – 5am in Talad Nua and Talad Yai subdistricts. Areas far from mains supply points or on high ground will have weak water pressure or water flow will stop.
• Please check pipes in your house to ensure water is not wasted or leaking.
• If you find leaky or broken pipes, please inform the Phuket City Municipality water supply division by calling 076-211130 (24 hours).
• “Phuket City Municipality requests cooperation from all people to save water so there is enough water to use later.”
The notice issued on Thursday is the second warning this week that Phuket City Municipality has issued cautioning that water rationing may be introduced within city limits and in nearby areas.
Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana admits that water reserves were lower than usual for this time of year but is urging residents to not panic.
If you are having problems with your water supply….
Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation hotline – 199
Phuket City Municipality at – 076 211 111
Phuket City Municipality hotline – 1132
Phuket Water Authority – 07 6319 173, 08 2790 1634
