SMAE warns of water cuts in Labattoir Centre and Pamandzi Est to refill the low Pamandzi reservoir, with guidelines for safe water use upon restoration.
Water cut in Labattoir Centre and Pamandzi Est
SMAE (Mahoraise des Eaux) has informed residents in the Labattoir Centre and Pamandzi Est areas of a planned water cut to refill the Pamandzi reservoir, which is currently at a critically low level. Resumption of water supply expected by evening
Water supply is expected to resume by the end of the evening once the Pamandzi reservoir is fully refilled. The duration of the cut depends on how quickly the reservoir can be filled to capacity. Advice on resuming water use
SMAE advises residents to close all taps in their homes before the water returns and to let the water run slowly for the first few minutes once it resumes. This helps to clear any sediment or debris that may have built up in the pipes during the cut. Water safety precautions
Users are also advised to let the water run until it becomes clear, collecting it in a container for non-food use. For food-related purposes, such as drinking or cooking, the water should be boiled for the first half-day after the supply resumes to ensure it is safe.
