CUC continues expanding water service islandwide

The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. continues its mission to bring limited water service to the island of Saipan by systematically deploying its Water Division resources to monitor reservoir levels and test line pressurization throughout our villages.

Until CUC is able to energize each of Saipan’s 150 wells, the Water Division is working to deliver islandwide water service, albeit in a limited capacity, using a network of generators from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Below is the current schedule for limited water service by village:
• San Antonio: 8am – 1pm daily
• Chalan Piao: 8am – 1pm daily
• Chalan Kanoa: Odd days: 6pm – 8am Even days: 1pm – 6pm
• Susupe: Odd days: 1pm – 6pm Even days: 6pm – 8am
• Oleai: Odd days: 1pm – 6pm Even days: 6pm – 8am
• San Jose: Odd days: 1pm – 6pm Even days: 6pm – 8am
• Chalan Kiya: 24 hours (lower elevations only)
• Navy Hill (Upper): 11am – 2pm daily
• Navy Hill (Lower): 8am – 11am
• Chinatown: 2pm – 4pm daily
• As Teo: 2:30pm – 6:30pm daily
• As Matuis: 11am – 2pm daily
• San Roque: 8am – 11am daily

Capital Hill is broken up into three sections:
• CH 1: 9am – 12pm daily (East Isa Dr. from Sarah Market to Kagman Mobil Gas Station (including Atbut Dr., Egigi Dr., Ifet Dr., Chunge Pl., Fakpe PL., and Fahang Dr.).
• CH 2: 1pm – 3pm (1200 block, 1300 block, Wireless Ridge, West Isa Dr. to Haat PL., and Chalan Talafofo. *1200 block will receive water up to 7pm due to the filling station).
• CH 3: 3pm – 6pm (Papago Dr., Sosugi Dr., Isa Dr. from Ahgaga Dr. to Mulberry Ln.).
*All times are subject to change based on the volume of water coming into the tank

Forecasting
CUC Engineering and Operations personnel began testing the villages of Kannat Tabla, Fina Sisu, Upper Chalan Kiya, Dandan, As Lito, As Perdido, Koblerville, and San Vicente. Initial testing yielded positive results. Continued positive results will lead to an established limited water service schedule for the areas within the next few days.

Water filling stations
CUC continues to provide up to 100 gallons of water per household per day at filling stations across Saipan. Residential customers may fill their containers in As Teo, Capital Hill, Kannat Tabla, Navy Hill, and As Matuis. Each site is open daily from 12pm – 7pm.

The water made available at the filling stations is strictly for non-commercial residential use. No water buffaloes will be filled.

Commercial filling station
Due to demand from our business community, CUC has opened a commercial filling station in Chalan Kiya. Commercial customers are permitted to purchase up to 3,000 gallons per day at a rate of $.72 per 1,000 gallons. To avail of this service, commercial customers must first make a payment at our Dandan Customer Service Center and make an appointment to fill their respective tanks.

Shelter filling stations
CUC has identified two locations for the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services to escort tanker trucks that will provide water for the emergency shelters. These services are available by appointment only and are for the sole purpose of supplying water to the shelters.

Safety precaution
As a precaution, all water provided by CUC will need to be sanitized through the use of chlorine bleach or boiling before it can be used by the community.

FOR BOILING: Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

FOR CHLORINATING: Alternatively, customers may also disinfect their water with bleach using the following measurements:

Note: Allow the water to stand in a covered container, away from the sunlight, if possible, for at least 30 minutes.

For more information, visit our website www.cucgov.org or contact CUC’s Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (664-4282). (CUC)