Rota on Water Conservation Notice as Mawar nears

The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation encourages Rota residents to conserve water.

According to a public advisory, "CUC took precautionary safety measures in anticipation of heavy rainfall through the night and turned off the water system to avoid potential contamination during high turbidity levels caused by heavy rain." CUC added, "However, the Sinapalo water tank level should remain high and will continue to fill up as long as the water wells continue to pump water into the tank. Should the pumps lose power source during the storm, the water tank level will drop as water is consumed by the community."

CUC says residents should avoid unnecessary usages such as doing laundry, water blasting, cleaning, and car washing.

"These activities will put an additional strain on the water supply," CUC said. "By conservation and rationing of water, the community can work together to ensure that there is enough supply for essential purposes."

CUC says it will prioritize getting electricity to the wells after the storm to bring the water tank level up and provide water services to the community.