\nCUC customers in San Antonio were not receiving water yesterday morning as repair teams have been dispatched to fix a major line break. Customers in the affected will receive limited water service this afternoon, which is reflected in the new schedule.<\/p>\n
San Antonio will now receive water as follows:
\n\u2022 Odd days: 1pm-6pm
\n\u2022 Even days: 6pm-8am<\/p>\n
San Jose will now receive water as follows:
\n\u2022 8am-1pm daily<\/p>\n
Limited water service schedule<\/strong> *All times are subject to change based on the volume of water coming into the tank<\/p>\n Kagman<\/strong> Limited water service operation testing<\/strong> When water from the tanks is released into the system, our engineers and operations staff record the water level drop inside of the tank and calculate how much water it takes to pressurize the lines. Once this happens, our crews continue to monitor the water level inside of the tanks to determine how much water is used by customers inside the service area.<\/p>\n While this happens, our crews also monitor the service area for leaks and dispatch repair crews to problem areas. In order to isolate the service areas, the same crews are responsible for driving through the villages, opening and closing valves.<\/p>\n As each reservoir serves multiple areas, our crews must repeat this process multiple times to ensure that all of our customers receive limited water service.<\/p>\n This process is particularly challenging for our customers in Dandan, Fina Sisu, Kannat Tabla, As Lito, As Perdido, Chalan Kiya, As Terlaje, and Chalan Laulau because all of these villages are served by just two tanks.<\/p>\n Forecasting<\/strong> Water filling stations<\/strong> 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> Shelter filling stations<\/strong> Safety precaution<\/strong> 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
\n\u2022 San Antonio: Odd days: 1pm-6pm Even days: 6pm-8am
\n\u2022 Chalan Piao: 8am-1pm daily
\n\u2022 Chalan Kanoa: Odd days: 6pm-8am Even days: 1pm-6pm
\n\u2022 Susupe: Odd days: 1pm-6pm Even days: 6pm-8am
\n\u2022 Oleai: Odd days: 1pm-6pm Even days: 6pm-8am
\n\u2022 San Jose: 8am-1pm daily
\n\u2022 Chalan Kiya: 24 hours (lower elevations only)
\n\u2022 Navy Hill (Upper): 11am-2pm daily
\n\u2022 Navy Hill (Lower): 8am-11am daily
\n\u2022 Chinatown: 2pm-4pm daily
\n\u2022 As Teo: 2:30pm-6:30pm daily
\n\u2022 As Matuis: 12pm \u2013 4pm daily
\n\u2022 San Roque: 8am-12pm daily
\n\u2022 Koblerville Section 1: 7am – 12pm (odd days)
\n\u2022 Koblerville Section 2A: 2pm – 7pm (even days)
\n\u2022 Koblerville Section 2B: 7am – 2pm (even days)
\n\u2022 Koblerville Section 3A: 12pm – 6pm (odd days)
\n\u2022 Koblerville Section 3B: 6pm – 12am (odd days)
\n\u2022 Capital Hill is broken up into three sections:
\n\u2022 CH 1: 8am-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: 12pm-7pm (1200 block and the filling station)
\n\u2022 CH 3: 12pm-2pm 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 4: 1:30pm-6pm (Papago Dr., Sosugi Dr., Isa Dr. from Ahgaga Dr. to Mulberry Ln.).<\/p>\n
\nTesting is ongoing in the village of Kagman. Limited water service to the village will continue as engineers and operations personnel finalize the schedule for water hours for all sections of Kagman; however, there is no set schedule available at this time.<\/p>\n
\nWater is pumped into our reservoirs overnight by the generators provided by FEMA. Every morning, our engineers and operations staff record the water level inside of the tanks and calculate how many gallons of water per minute our wells are able to produce.<\/p>\n
\nCUC Engineering and Operations personnel continue testing the villages of Kannat Tabla, Fina Sisu, Upper Chalan Kiya, Dandan, As Lito, As Perdido, Tanapag, and San Vicente. As engineers and operations personnel receive results, an established schedule for limited water service will be released.<\/p>\n
\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, and Navy Hill. Each site is open daily from 12pm-7pm.<\/p>\n
\nCUC 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
\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
\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
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