Water levels at Vaturu Dam critically low due to a dry spell affecting the Western Division

Water levels at the Vaturu Dam which supplies water to Nadi and Lautoka are critically low due to a dry spell affecting the Western Division.

Water Authority of Fiji CEO, Barry Omundson says as of yesterday, water levels at the Dam stood at 521 metres above mean sea level.

Omundson has urged Fijians to be mindful and conserve water this holiday season.

He says due to the lack of rainfall, they are experiencing a low inflow of raw water from the Vaturu Dam to the Nagado Water Treatment Plant.

He adds their team is working around the clock and doing everything possible to maintain a consistent water supply for Fijians.

Omundson says they are looking at alternative sources of water and may throttle water levels in the evening to maintain acceptable pressure.

Omundson says it is paramount that every household store up to two to three days of water supply for any emergency use to sustain them in case of an unforeseen water disruption until assistance arrives.

WAF is urging customers in Nadi and Lautoka to minimize water usage particularly for car washing, watering of plants and gardens, irrigation of new turf and topping up of swimming pools.

Washing of hard surfaces, like walls, driveways and footpaths is strongly discouraged.