The Water Authority of Fiji said water trucks are on standby and will be sent out to areas without supply in the Western Division if requested.

WAF Corporate Team Leader Michelle Tevita-Singh said following requests received from 30 villages in Rakiraki that have not been getting water, three trucks have been carting water on a daily basis.

Tevita-Singh said this also applies for those living outside the Authority's supply network.

She added following last night’s rain, the Authority is hoping that their reservoirs as well as other water sources that have been affected now have sufficient supply, however their water trucks will be on standby to assist people in affected areas.

Meanwhile, Tevita-Singh has stressed that anyone found guilty of tampering with Water Authority property will be liable to a fine of up to $1million or a jail term of up to 10 years imprisonment.

She said while they understand that consumers will be frustrated with water disruptions, it however does not justify them tampering with meters or hydrants as it can affect their entire system.

She added they have received reports that some people have been tampering with meters when supply has been shut down from the main pumping station, however this will affect their hydraulic system which could lead to other problems.

Tevita-Singh went on to say that filling water from a fire hydrant is also illegal and their officers are always out carrying out random checks, and anyone found doing so will be taken to task.


Story by: Tokasa Rainima and Ana Naisoro