Residents of Yoff and several neighboring localities in Senegal will experience disruptions in their water supply from September 29 to October 4, 2026. According to a statement released by SEN'EAU on September 28, 2026, the company will be conducting preventive maintenance work on several water wells that supply the area. These technical interventions, necessary to ensure water quality and service continuity, will cause distribution disruptions in various localities.

SEN'EAU has detailed a schedule for the disruptions, which will occur daily from 8 am to 6 pm. On September 29, maintenance work will be carried out on the Nord Foire 2 well, affecting the Nord Foire area. The following day, September 30, the HLM Grand Yoff well will be serviced, impacting HLM Grand Yoff and Keur Yoff. On October 1, the Nord Foire 1 bis well will be shut down, leaving Nord Foire, Cité Sonatel, Cité CSE, and Cité SIPRES 2 without water.

The maintenance schedule continues on October 2 with work on the Point M1 well, affecting Cité SIPRES 1, Cité SIPRES 2, Cité Sonatel, and Cité CSE. On October 3, the Point M3 well will be serviced, causing disruptions in Sicap Foire, Cité SOCABEG, and CICES Foire. Finally, on October 4, the LYMODAK well will be shut down, impacting Cité Damel, Cité MIXTA, and Cité Léopold Sédar Senghor.

Despite the disruptions, SEN'EAU has assured customers that water distribution will be restored progressively once the work is completed, expected to be in the evening of each day. To mitigate the inconvenience, the company will deploy water tankers to provide relief to the most affected areas. SEN'EAU has apologized for the disruptions caused by the maintenance work, which aims to ensure a quality service.

The preventive maintenance work is crucial to guarantee the quality of water supplied to the localities. SEN'EAU's efforts aim to prevent potential water supply issues and ensure a continuous service. The company has urged customers to make necessary arrangements to cope with the temporary disruptions.

SEN'EAU's maintenance work will have a significant impact on the daily lives of residents in Yoff and surrounding areas. The company has taken steps to minimize the disruptions and provide relief to affected communities. By deploying water tankers, SEN'EAU aims to alleviate the challenges faced by residents during the maintenance period.

The water distribution disruptions in Yoff and surrounding areas will last for six days, from September 29 to October 4, 2026. SEN'EAU has provided a detailed schedule of the disruptions and is working to ensure a smooth restoration of water supply once the maintenance work is completed.

Key points

  • SEN'EAU to conduct preventive maintenance work on several water wells in Yoff, Senegal, from September 29 to October 4, 2026.
  • Water distribution disruptions expected in Yoff and surrounding areas due to maintenance work.
  • SEN'EAU to deploy water tankers to provide relief to affected areas during the disruptions.

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