Japan: Water outage ongoing across Otake City in Hiroshima Prefecture Oct. 1

Event

A water outage is ongoing in many parts of Otake City in Hiroshima Prefecture Oct. 1. A leakage from a water pipe in the Tateto area could have caused the disruptions. Officials have not provided a timeline for the resumption of water supply as of midday Oct. 1.

Business disruptions are likely, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water.

Otake City is approximately 5 km (3 miles) north of Iwakuni.

Advice

If operating in the affected area, consider drinking only bottled water or water supplied by tankers. Prepare for business disruptions in Otake City Oct. 1. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water.