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Risks of interruption of water supply at some places of Askøy
PROHIBITION OF THE WATER: Due to a critical shortage of water, the inhabitants of Askøy were prohibited from wasting water.
PHOTO: Helge Sunde
Yesterday, BT writes that the water level is critical in several water tanks at Askøy.
Especially critical is the Ingersvannet aqueduct, where it is only between four and five bottled water meters on Wednesdays.
– We took several steps. We have reduced the pressure in the bins, and we have transferred 75% of water to Ingersvannet to Kleppe, says Otto Kaurin Nilsen, director of the municipality 's water and drainage department. Askøy
. Communities have allowed them to delay the water crisis for a few days, but things can quickly turn around.
Therefore, the municipality evaluates various measures. According to BA the sharing of data between the proposals is considered. For BT, Nilsen says the municipality does not yet know what to do, but that they should make a decision soon.
– If an entire water system runs out, it will be a disaster. In extreme terms, we need to close the water supply in some areas, "he says.
Now the department head urges every citizen to take responsibility.
– It's frustrating to receive messages saying that people are washing cars and watering flowers. It's a waste, he says.
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