Water supply timeout: Phuket residents set for thirst quenching pause

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Residents in Phuket’s Bang Jo area are bracing themselves for a disruption in their water supply. The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) of Phuket declared a temporary halt in the water supply from the evening of November 9 to the early hours of November 10. The shut-off is a result of repair work that needs to be carried out in the area’s water production station.

 

The PWA has identified a 300-millimetre T Strainer at the Baan Bang Jo water production station in Sri Sunthon that requires mending. This technical issue has necessitated the interruption in water supply, which will primarily affect the Bang Jo region in Sri Sunthon.

 

However, the impact of this water shut-off will not be limited to the immediate vicinity of Sri Sunthon. Areas farther afield including Ratsada, Koh Kaew, Kamala, Pa Khlok, Cherng Talay, Thep Kasattri, Sakhu, and Mai Khao have also been highlighted as potentially affected regions in the PWA’s announcement.

 

The consequences of this disruption will vary from place to place. While some residents might experience a mere drop in water pressure, others may face a complete cut-off in their water supply. The PWA has warned the locals about this possibility.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of The Phuket Express

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-08

 

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[keith101]

So many hotel showers used and toilets flushed every hour what else would you expect any repair work won't reduce the amount of water being used 

Edited November 8, 2023 by keith101

[brianthainess]

Why is it called ''Thirst Quenching'' who in there right mind would drink tap water,  another misleading headline. I thought the beer had run out.