Water Shortages & Supply are Still a Concern in Mauritius

Despite the country’s seven main reservoirs being filled to over 90% capacity, residents across the island are still experiencing water shortages, irregular supply, and pressure issues. This skepticism is fueled by the government’s promise of a 24/7 water supply.

The Central Water Authority (CWA) has explained that while the reservoirs are filled, there are still hours of distribution, and the supply is affected by various factors such as maintenance works, pipe breaks, and pump failures.

The CWA emphasized that the supply of water is dependent on location. “In some areas, even with an abundance of water, we need to manage it.

Having scheduled hours of distribution is to ensure efficient water management. We perform ‘valve operations’, meaning we provide one area and then cut off the supply to provide another,” explained the CWA.

However, when maintenance or repair work requires an interruption of the water supply, the public is informed in advance.

The CWA ensures that different regions receive water at least twice a day. Source

“The supply is regular mainly in the morning and afternoon, with more frequent interruptions during the day or at night.

The supply is typically three to four hours in the morning and afternoon in most areas, including those with problems like the West and South-East Coast.”

The CWA also mentioned that a project to replace pipes is underway in various localities to improve the water supply. The average filling rate of the seven main reservoirs stands at 92.2%.

Despite the government’s promise of a 24/7 water supply, many residents are still experiencing water shortages and irregular supply. The main concerns are Sudden interruptions in water supply, Irregular supply of water and Low water pressure.

Residents are skeptical about the government’s promise, citing the frequent interruptions in water supply.

“We are not getting what we were promised,” said one resident. “We need a reliable and consistent supply of water.”

The CWA acknowledged that while there are hours of distribution, there are also factors that can affect the supply.

“We understand that this can be frustrating for residents,” said a CWA spokesperson.

“However, we are working hard to ensure that our residents receive a reliable and consistent supply of water.”

While progress has been made in filling the country’s reservoirs to over 90% capacity, there is still work to be done to ensure a reliable and consistent supply of water to all residents.

Source: Defi Media