City residents cautioned to use water sparingly

By: HILENI NEMBWAYA

THE residents of Windhoek will be experiencing the first phase of water supply interruptions, caused by the upgrading of the water pipelines, which will begin today.

Today the transfer of water from the Von Bach Treatment Plant to Windhoek will stop at 22h00. According to a press statement from the City of Windhoek in partnership with NamWater, the water supply to Windhoek will be interrupted, but the City’s reservoirs will be filled and there will be enough water available to supply the residents for the duration of the interruption on condition that the water is used sparingly.
Residents are therefore cautioned to avoid activities such as watering of gardens, washing of cars and hosing of paved areas during the specific weekend.
NamWater Public Relations Officer, Numbala Tommi-Riva further commented saying that the reasons for the water interruption is because NamWater wants to increase the water capacity of the pipeline between Okahandja and Windhoek.
The interruptions will be in four phases, one will be in this month, the next one will be 14-16 June, 19-21 July and the last one will be on 16-18 August 2013.
However the bacteriological quality of the water will not be compromised during this period and the water will be safe for human consumption according to NamWater and the City of Windhoek.
The normal transfer of water to the City of Windhoek is anticipated to resume on Sunday at 18h00.

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