Kuching airport-road water main repaired; supply returns in stages
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Repairs to the 750mm water main on Jalan Lapangan Terbang were completed at 2am on Oct 30, but normal pressure will not return to every affected household at once.
Sarawak Water said valves were being reopened and the network pressurised, with supply recovering in stages. The affected area includes the Datuk Muda Tank supply zone, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Jalan Tun Jugah, Jalan Batu Lintang and nearby neighbourhoods.
For residents checking their taps, the important distinction is between a repaired main and a fully recovered distribution network. Higher ground and homes towards the ends of pipelines may wait longer for normal pressure, the utility said.
The interruption had initially been estimated to run from 4.30pm on Oct 29 to 5am on Oct 30. Completion of the repair at 2am is not a guarantee that every property had water by that time.
Sarawak Water warned that returning water could temporarily look discoloured or milky because of disturbed sediment or trapped air. It advised consumers to run an external tap for a few minutes until the water is completely clear before using it for cooking, drinking or washing. The utility said it would continue monitoring recovery.
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