WSD carefully acts on water system occurrence impacting some Taikoo Shing locals
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Concerning the look of black particles in the drinking water of some Taikoo Shing families, a spokesperson for the Water Supplies Department (WSD) specified today (November 16) that the department is carefully acting on the circumstance. Because getting the notice from the Taikoo Shing management workplace last night (November 15) that locals (primarily from stages 4 and 5) had actually discovered little black particles in drinking water, the WSD right away dispatched personnel to check out the occurrence. Water samples were gathered from impacted families and the sump and roofing drinking water tanks of the structures for lab screening. Outcomes are pending. Based upon previous experience, the black particles are thought to be bitumen protective finish in the pipes.
To help with pipeline upkeep works, the WSD performed short-term redirecting of water system near Taikoo Shing last night in which the modifications in water pressure might have disrupted sediment inside the pipelines. At the very same time, examinations exposed damage to among the filter centers at the estate’s public water inlet, which might have enabled a percentage of sediment to go into the estate’s public pipes, triggering particles to appear in some families’ drinking water. The WSD consistently examines these inlet filters, with the most current routine examine November 3 revealing no problems. The harmed filter was fixed last night, and the WSD has actually enhanced pipeline flushing in the afflicted system.
The WSD comprehends homeowners’ issues. To secure users, it is recommended that if water has actually stayed in pipelines for a long time, or when utilizing taps for the very first time each early morning, locals need to let the water run up until it ends up being clear before intake. To assure homeowners, water trucks have actually been stationed on-site to offer momentary supply of water.
In addition, the WSD has actually established a service counter at the website, dealing with the residential or commercial property management workplace to help locals in flushing water meters and to address queries instantly. If homeowners discover problems in their drinking water, they ought to alert the management workplace simultaneously or call the WSD Customer Service Hotline at 2824 5000. The WSD will schedule personnel to follow up as rapidly as possible.