18 May 2022 | 02:37 AM UTC
Japan: Water supply disruptions ongoing in Aichi Prefecture as of May 18
Water outages onogoing in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, as of May 18 due to leakage at water facility. Commercial disruptions possible.
Event
Water supply disruptions are ongoing in areas of Aichi Prefecture as of May 18 due to a leakage at a water facility in Toyota City. Reports indicate that industrial water supply outages are expected to affect more than 130 businesses in several areas including Anjo, Kariya, and Toyota cities. It is unclear when the water supply will be restored.
Business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water. Prolonged and recurrent water supply disruptions are possible until officials normalize the water supply.
Advice
Stock up on drinking water. Minimize nonessential water use. Confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes.
