01 Sep 2023 | 10:25 AM UTC
Angola: Utility implementing water cuts in parts of Luanda for scheduled maintenance through Sept. 6
Utility restricting water access in some areas of Luanda, Angola, from 08:00-18:00 through Sept. 6 for scheduled maintenance.
Event
The Public Water Company (EPAL) has announced it was implementing daily water cuts from 08:00-18:00 through Sept. 6. This is reportedly to carry out scheduled maintenance on water treatment facilities. The cuts should affect the following areas:
Boavista
Ilha de Luanda
Coqueiros
Marginal
Lower Ingombotas
Sambizanga
Rangel
Combatentes
Vila Alice
Miramar
Kinaxixi
Maculusso
Business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water. The water outages could extend beyond the estimated restoration time.
Advice
Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations if operating in the impacted areas. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Water pressure and quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.
