Feb 15 • 16:05 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Failures of water supply and sewage systems in Vilnius district

There have been recent failures in water supply and sewage systems in residential areas of the Vilnius district.

Recently, residents of the Vilnius district have encountered significant failures in their water supply and sewage systems. A major incident occurred in Skaidiškės, where a drinking water supply pipe broke, leading to a temporary suspension of service as specialists worked to address the issue. Fortunately, the repair was completed the following day, restoring water supply to the affected area. The local mayor provided updates on the situation, indicating that the repairs were conducted effectively and promptly.

In another location, Rudamina, a sewage system failure was reported on Sunday. The local utility company, 'Nemėžio komunalininkas', swiftly began investigating the cause of the issue, which required yet another temporary suspension of drinking water supply to ensure that sewage did not flow into the water system while repairs were underway. Officials confirmed that the malfunction was traced back to a primary sewage pumping station that was responsible for transporting all sewage from Rudamina to the treatment facility in Skaidiškės.

As of now, work is ongoing to repair the main sewage pumping station. The local authorities anticipate restoring the drinking water supply later today, ensuring that all necessary measures are taken to maintain the safety and well-being of residents in the affected areas. This situation highlights the critical need for reliable infrastructure maintenance in local residential regions and the urgent response required during such public utilities failures.

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