World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Anuradhapura faces eight-hour water supply suspension for maintenance
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board will suspend water supply to multiple areas in Anuradhapura on Thursday for essential maintenance work at a key treatment facility.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Several areas of Anuradhapura will experience a complete water supply suspension on Thursday, 22nd, as the National Water Supply and Drainage Board undertakes critical maintenance at the Thuruwila Water Treatment Plant.
The eight-hour outage will begin at 9.00 am and continue until 5.00 pm, affecting all water distribution services connected to the facility during this period. The board has advised residents and businesses in the affected zones to make necessary arrangements to store water in advance of the shutdown.
The maintenance work is classified as essential for the continued operation and efficiency of the water treatment plant, which serves a significant portion of the district's population. Officials have indicated that the work cannot be deferred without risking service disruptions.
Consumers requiring further details about which specific areas will be affected by the suspension are advised to contact the National Water Supply and Drainage Board directly for updated information on the scope of the outage.