{"id":208854,"date":"2015-08-21T06:00:53","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T20:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=208854"},"modified":"2015-08-21T06:00:53","modified_gmt":"2015-08-20T20:00:53","slug":"cuc-continues-expanding-water-service-islandwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/cuc-continues-expanding-water-service-islandwide\/","title":{"rendered":"CUC continues expanding water service islandwide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. continues its mission to bring limited water service to the island of Saipan by systematically deploying its Water Division resources to monitor reservoir levels and test line pressurization throughout our villages.<\/p>\n

Until CUC is able to energize each of Saipan\u2019s 150 wells, the Water Division is working to deliver islandwide water service, albeit in a limited capacity, using a network of generators from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.<\/p>\n

Below is the current schedule for limited water service by village:
\n\u2022\u00a0San Antonio: 8am \u2013 1pm daily
\n\u2022 Chalan Piao: 8am \u2013 1pm daily
\n\u2022 Chalan Kanoa: Odd days: 6pm \u2013 8am Even days: 1pm \u2013 6pm
\n\u2022 Susupe: Odd days: 1pm \u2013 6pm Even days: 6pm \u2013 8am
\n\u2022 Oleai: Odd days: 1pm \u2013 6pm Even days: 6pm \u2013 8am
\n\u2022 San Jose: Odd days: 1pm \u2013 6pm Even days: 6pm \u2013 8am
\n\u2022 Chalan Kiya: 24 hours (lower elevations only)
\n\u2022 Navy Hill (Upper): 11am \u2013 2pm daily
\n\u2022 Navy Hill (Lower): 8am \u2013 11am
\n\u2022 Chinatown: 2pm \u2013 4pm daily
\n\u2022 As Teo: 2:30pm \u2013 6:30pm daily
\n\u2022 As Matuis: 11am \u2013 2pm daily
\n\u2022 San Roque: 8am \u2013 11am daily<\/p>\n

Capital Hill is broken up into three sections:
\n\u2022 CH 1: 9am \u2013 12pm daily (East Isa Dr. from Sarah Market to Kagman Mobil Gas Station (including Atbut Dr., Egigi Dr., Ifet Dr., Chunge Pl., Fakpe PL., and Fahang Dr.).
\n\u2022 CH 2: 1pm \u2013 3pm (1200 block, 1300 block, Wireless Ridge, West Isa Dr. to Haat PL., and Chalan Talafofo. *1200 block will receive water up to 7pm due to the filling station).
\n\u2022 CH 3: 3pm \u2013 6pm (Papago Dr., Sosugi Dr., Isa Dr. from Ahgaga Dr. to Mulberry Ln.).
\n*All times are subject to change based on the volume of water coming into the tank<\/p>\n

Forecasting<\/strong>
\nCUC Engineering and Operations personnel began testing the villages of Kannat Tabla, Fina Sisu, Upper Chalan Kiya, Dandan, As Lito, As Perdido, Koblerville, and San Vicente. Initial testing yielded positive results. Continued positive results will lead to an established limited water service schedule for the areas within the next few days.<\/p>\n

Water filling stations<\/strong>
\nCUC continues to provide up to 100 gallons of water per household per day at filling stations across Saipan. Residential customers may fill their containers in As Teo, Capital Hill, Kannat Tabla, Navy Hill, and As Matuis. Each site is open daily from 12pm \u2013 7pm.<\/p>\n

The water made available at the filling stations is strictly for non-commercial residential use. No water buffaloes will be filled.<\/p>\n

Commercial filling station<\/strong>
\nDue to demand from our business community, CUC has opened a commercial filling station in Chalan Kiya. Commercial customers are permitted to purchase up to 3,000 gallons per day at a rate of $.72 per 1,000 gallons. To avail of this service, commercial customers must first make a payment at our Dandan Customer Service Center and make an appointment to fill their respective tanks.<\/p>\n

Shelter filling stations<\/strong>
\nCUC has identified two locations for the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services to escort tanker trucks that will provide water for the emergency shelters. These services are available by appointment only and are for the sole purpose of supplying water to the shelters.<\/p>\n

Safety precaution<\/strong>
\nAs 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

FOR CHLORINATING: Alternatively, customers may also disinfect their water with bleach using the following measurements:<\/p>\n

\"bleach\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Note: Allow the water to stand in a covered container, away from the sunlight, if possible, for at least 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit our website www.cucgov.org or contact CUC\u2019s Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (664-4282). (CUC)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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