Groningen hit by a major water failure

Part of the province of Groningen is affected by a water failure. Residents of the city and surrounding villages Haren and Eelde reported that the pressure of the water has dropped. According to a spokesman for Waterbedrijf Groningen

the number of households concerned is uncertain. The company is currently studying the causes of this disturbance. According to the spokesman, the affected areas are all connected to a production site in De Punt (near Eelde) and the water can not flow to Haren and Groningen. According to her, it is possible that a pipe was struck by a contractor or that a spontaneous break was caused by vibrations in the ground.

"We hope to know as soon as possible what is happening, we have no idea how long it can take."

On Twitter, you can find dozens of messages from people who live without water. Several photos show how people put water in supermarkets in the city and surrounding areas. According to RTV Noord a "race on bottles of water" was created in various supermarkets. The airport of Groningen Eelde would also be without water.

Waterbedrijf Waterbedrijf Gr. Would you like to have water at the supermarket? Then take something for your neighbor / wife who can not get it yourself 16 July 2018 @ 12:43

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