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CUC expands water service restoration
To assist us with the expansion of limited water service to the island of Saipan, the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. asks communities in the testing areas to secure all valves in their respective buildings and residences.
From now until Friday, Aug. 14, CUC Engineering and Operations personnel will attempt to pressurize the water lines in the vicinity of Capital Hill, Kagman, and Marpi. In advance of the testing process, CUC asks that all household water faucets and hose bibs in the area are turned off as water begins to fill the distribution lines.
In the coming days and weeks, CUC will continue to expand limited water service to Saipan. Within the next week, CUC expects to provide water to Navy Hill, Chinatown, Upper Miha, As Matuis, San Roque, Capital Hill, Kagman, and As Teo.
CUC has restored pressurized water in Chalan Kiya and from San Antonio to San Jose. The limited water service in the newly opened areas will be initially available daily.
Given the challenges posed by Typhoon Soudelor, it is critical for the community to immediately notify CUC of any water leaks. To report water leaks, contact the CUC Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (4282).
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.
Instructions for sanitizing
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 more information, visit our website www.cucgov.org or contact CUC’s Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (664-4282). (CUC)
