00:00According to WASA, preliminary reports indicate the wells were deliberately vandalized, resulting in operational disruptions and impacting the authorities' ability
00:11to maintain a consistent water supply across several communities.
00:16As a result, customers in Crong Point, Bon Accord, Canaan, Black Rock, Bugu, Lowlands, Lambeau, Patience Hill, Signal Hill, Lickerto,
00:25Plymouth, Culloden, Seaview, Bloody Bay, Castara, Lanceformi and Palitavere are currently experiencing disruptions to their pipe-borne water supply.
00:37WASA reiterates to the public that vandalism of public property is a criminal offense.
00:42Under the Summary Offenses Act Chapter 1102 and the Malicious Damage Act Chapter 1106, individuals found guilty of damaging public
00:53infrastructure are liable to fines and imprisonment.
00:57The authority has increased its security presence at key facilities and has activated a vandalism hotline at 465-2949 and
01:09encourages the public to report any suspicious activity occurring near any of the authority's facilities.
01:16WASA encourages all citizens to remain vigilant as acts of vandalism undermine the authority's ability to provide reliable water services
01:26and disrupt residents' daily lives.
01:30WASA is actively assessing the extent of the damage and undertaking necessary corrective measures to restore operations at the affected
01:39wells.
01:40An interim water distribution schedule is currently being developed to mitigate the impact on affected communities and will be communicated
01:49in a subsequent release.
01:51WASA regrets the inconvenience caused and thanks customers for their patience and understanding as restoration efforts continue.
02:00Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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