Tunisia: Water outage ongoing in several areas of Zaghouan, May 30; disruptions to last until May 31

Event

The National Company for the Exploitation and Distribution of Water (SONEDE) announced that a water outage is affecting several areas of Zaghouan due to a faulty water pump, May 30. Officials expect to gradually resume services from May 31. Residents may experience lingering disruptions, such as low-pressure supply, through late May 31.

Some business disruptions are possible in the affected areas, especially at companies that rely heavily on municipal water to maintain operations.

Advice

Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Pressure and quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.