New Providence residents are being urged once again to conserve water, as the supply on the island of that essential commodity has fallen to a critically low level. <\/p>\n
The Water and Sewerage Corporation announced over the weekend that it has implemented daily water restrictions to help cope with the shortfall.<\/p>\n
Corporation officials also appealed to members of the public to limit their usage of water wherever possible for the next several days. In a statement, Water and Sewerage officials said the low water levels were due to inclement weather, including high seas, which have prevented the transport of water from Andros to New Providence. <\/p>\n
The corporation said “other untimely events” are also partly to blame for the supply of water falling to a critical level.<\/p>\n
Officials assured the public, however, that an adequate supply should be available daily between 5 am and 10 am, and again from 3 pm to 10 pm. <\/p>\n
During the off peak hours of 10 am to 3 pm, and 10 pm to 5 am water pressure will be reduced particularly in certain critical locations, the corporation cautioned. <\/p>\n
The Water and Sewerage Corporation indicated that the restrictions would be eased as the situation improves, but did not disclose a specific date by which that improvement is expected to occur.<\/p>\n
Source: The Bahama Journal<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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