APUA Nears Completion of Water Restoration Efforts at Delaps Facility
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says it is in the final phase of restoring operations at the Delaps Water Treatment Facility, following a temporary shutdown earlier this week due to water quality concerns.
According to the utility, teams from the Water Business Unit are working around the clock to gradually bring the plant back online. The process involves heightened treatment activities, rigorous chemical testing, and the flushing of distribution lines across several areas.
However, APUA has cautioned that because of the age of the existing valve network, complete isolation of the system may not be possible. As a result, some customers could experience a mild odour in their tap water as residual water from earlier in the week clears out of the system.
In a further move to reassure the public, the Authority says it will bring in an independent agency to carry out comprehensive water quality testing before the Delaps plant resumes full operations.
“APUA sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and assures customers that the health and safety of the public remain our highest priority,” the statement read.
The utility is encouraging customers with concerns or reports to contact its 24-hour Call Centre at 211.
APUA thanked residents for their patience and understanding as crews continue efforts to fully restore normal service as safely and efficiently as possible.
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