The Tunisian water supply company, SONEDE, has announced a 36-hour disruption in several areas of Grand Tunis, starting from October 6 at 1:00 AM. The affected areas include La Marsa, Le Kram, Carthage, Cité El Khadra, La Goulette, and La Soukra. The disruption is necessary for the deviation of a 1,000 mm main pipeline, which is part of a project to protect La Marsa from flooding.
The disruption will last for 36 hours, with a gradual resumption of water supply expected to start on October 7 at 1:00 PM. To mitigate the impact on essential activities, SONEDE has deployed five 10 m³ tanker trucks to sensitive establishments, including health and education institutions. However, it is unclear if a special arrangement has been made for hotels and businesses.
The water disruption has raised concerns about the security of water supply during the interruption. As a result, establishments have been advised to anticipate essential water usage, verify their reserves, identify incompressible needs, postpone non-essential usage, and plan for internal rationing. This will ensure continuity of activity and public service during the disruption.
The project to deviate the 1,000 mm main pipeline is part of a larger effort to protect La Marsa from flooding. The disruption is a necessary step to complete this project, which aims to improve the city's infrastructure and prevent future flooding incidents. SONEDE has urged affected areas to take precautions and plan accordingly.
In response to the disruption, SONEDE has set up a central cell with a green line number, 80 100 319, to provide information and assistance to affected areas. This move aims to ensure that customers are informed and can plan accordingly. The company's customer service team is expected to handle queries and concerns during the disruption.
The 36-hour disruption is expected to have a significant impact on daily life in the affected areas. Residents and businesses have been advised to take necessary precautions to minimize the disruption. SONEDE has assured that it is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible and minimize the impact on the community.
The water disruption in Grand Tunis highlights the importance of water supply infrastructure and the need for regular maintenance to prevent disruptions. SONEDE's efforts to complete the project and improve the city's infrastructure are crucial to ensuring a reliable water supply for residents and businesses.
Key points
- 36 hours of water disruption announced in Grand Tunis from October 6.
- SONEDE deploys five 10 m³ tanker trucks to sensitive establishments.
- Disruption necessary for deviation of 1,000 mm main pipeline to protect La Marsa from flooding.
