11 Oct 2022 | 05:06 AM UTC
Algeria: Planned water outage to occur in parts of Algiers Oct. 11-12
Planned water outage to occur in parts of Algiers, Algeria, 16:00 Oct. 11-04:00 Oct. 12. Stockpile water in advance.
Event
The Algiers Water and Sanitation Company (SEAAL) has announced that a planned water outage will occur in several areas of Algiers 16:00 Oct. 11-04:00 Oct. 12 due to repair works. Complete disruptions are likely in Draria, Ouled Fayet, and Souidania, while partial disruptions are likely in Cheraga, Dely Brahim, and El Achour. Residents may experience lingering disruptions, such as low-pressure supply, through the morning of Oct. 12.
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.
