03/01/2002
Water Service responds to problems caused by severe weather
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson has praised DRD Water Service staff for their efforts in repairing burst mains over the holiday period.
The Minister said that Water Service is working at full capacity to ensure that customers continue to receive normal water and sewerage services during the recent severe weather and current thaw.
He said: “Water Service has had emergency teams out since Sunday identifying and repairing bursts as quickly as possible. To date, staff have repaired more than 60 burst mains. I am pleased to report that Water Service has been able to maintain normal supplies to more than 99 percent of our customers during the recent spell of bad weather.
“Water Service apologises for the disruption caused to customers who have been without a water supply even for a short period.”
Water Service urges customers to play their full part in reducing the impact on water demand and is asking owners to check their properties for bursts. This is particularly important in relation to agricultural premises and outbuildings, and businesses and commercial properties, which have been unoccupied over the holiday period.
Customers who are experiencing problems should contact Water Service Customer Services Units on 08457 440088 or by email to waterline@waterni.gov.uk. (GB)
The Minister said that Water Service is working at full capacity to ensure that customers continue to receive normal water and sewerage services during the recent severe weather and current thaw.
He said: “Water Service has had emergency teams out since Sunday identifying and repairing bursts as quickly as possible. To date, staff have repaired more than 60 burst mains. I am pleased to report that Water Service has been able to maintain normal supplies to more than 99 percent of our customers during the recent spell of bad weather.
“Water Service apologises for the disruption caused to customers who have been without a water supply even for a short period.”
Water Service urges customers to play their full part in reducing the impact on water demand and is asking owners to check their properties for bursts. This is particularly important in relation to agricultural premises and outbuildings, and businesses and commercial properties, which have been unoccupied over the holiday period.
Customers who are experiencing problems should contact Water Service Customer Services Units on 08457 440088 or by email to waterline@waterni.gov.uk. (GB)
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