The National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company of Tunisia has announced that several regions in the country's south will experience disruptions in their water supply on Wednesday. The disruptions, which will begin at 6:00 PM, are due to scheduled preventive maintenance at the Zarzat seawater desalination plant. The affected areas include regions in the governorates of Medenine, Tataouine, and Gabes.
According to the company, the maintenance work, scheduled for September 30, will impact areas located at the end of the networks in several delegations. In Medenine, the affected areas include the northern and southern regions of Medenine, as well as the cities of Jerjis, Ben Guerdane, and Sidi Makhlouf. In Tataouine, the delegations of Tataouine North, Tataouine South, and Ghmaras will be affected.
The company has also announced that the city of Gabes and the delegations of Morth and Gabes South will experience disruptions in their water supply. The maintenance work will continue around the clock, and the water supply is expected to resume gradually on Thursday, October 1, starting at 10:00 PM.
The disruptions are expected to cause inconvenience to residents in the affected areas, who may need to rely on alternative sources of water during the period. The company's announcement comes as Tunisia continues to experience a challenging water supply situation, with several regions facing shortages and disruptions in recent years.
The maintenance work at the Zarzat desalination plant is crucial to ensuring the continued operation of the facility, which provides a significant portion of the water supply to the affected regions. The company's efforts to maintain and upgrade its infrastructure are essential to providing reliable access to clean water for residents.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and plan accordingly for the disruptions. The company's announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of water conservation and efficient use of this vital resource.
The National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company of Tunisia has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the disruptions and appreciates the understanding of residents in the affected areas. The company is working to minimize the impact of the maintenance work and restore water supplies as quickly as possible.
Key points
- Water supply disruptions will occur in several regions of Tunisia's south on Wednesday due to scheduled maintenance at the Zarzat seawater desalination plant.
- The affected areas include regions in the governorates of Medenine, Tataouine, and Gabes.
- Water supply is expected to resume gradually on Thursday, October 1, starting at 10:00 PM.
