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US Navy cuts water supply in Guam
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Posted on May 04 2006
SANTA RITA, Guam—As a result of the low reservoir levels on the island, the U.S. Navy reduced the supply of water to Guam Waterworks Authority by 500 gallons per minute starting yesterday in an attempt to conserve water.
GWA officials have informed the Navy that the reduction will be spread over four different locations to minimize service disruptions. GWA has identified these areas as Cabras, Truman, Mong Mong, and the villages of Agat and Santa Rita.
Since late March, lowering Fena reservoir levels caused the Navy to shift from Water Conservation Level 5 (normal conditions) to Water Conservation Level 4 (up to 5 feet below average level).
With the change in water conservation level, the Navy has restricted times when its housing residents can water lawns, suspended fund raising events such as car washes, limited residents to washing vehicles to once per month, and directed residents to use washing machines and dishwashers only when full.
On a daily basis, the Navy provides up to 4200 gallons per minute to GWA and other non-Navy customers.
Reservoir levels are expected to recover by the middle of next week. Guam’s continued dry season and a sustained water demand could cause reservoir levels to drop again in the future. Both the Navy and GWA encourage customers to conserve water. Guam’s dry season is not expected to end until June 2006. (PR)
