Drinking water systems to be disinfected across Bauska municipality through 29 October
The utility Bauskas novada komunālserviss will disinfect water supply systems in Bauska and several rural parishes this week. Short interruptions and reduced water pressure are possible.
Drinking water supply systems in Bauska municipality, Latvia, will be disinfected from Tuesday, 27 October, to Thursday, 29 October. The utility company SIA "Bauskas novada komunālserviss" (BNKS), which provides municipal services in the area, announced the work. Residents should expect possible short interruptions in water supply or reduced water pressure while it is carried out.
The disinfection covers hydrophores (pressure boosting units), towers and reservoirs. The company stresses that the stated times are approximate.
Tuesday, 27 October
Work in Bauska is scheduled from 9:30 to 13:00, in Beibeži from 13:00 to 16:30, and in Misa from 13:30 to 16:30.
Wednesday, 28 October
Disinfection is planned in Bārbele from 9:30 to 12:00, at Bārbele school in Zemitāni from 10:00 to 12:30, at Kurmene school from 12:30 to 15:00, in the centre of Kurmene from 13:00 to 15:30, and in Taurkalne from 15:30 to 17:30.
Thursday, 29 October
The work will continue in Rundāle and Svitene parishes. In Saulaine it is planned from 9:30 to 12:30, in Ziediņi from 10:00 to 13:00, in Punslava from 10:30 to 13:30, in Svitene from 13:30 to 16:30, and in Tīrumi from 14:00 to 17:00.
What residents should do
BNKS asks residents to prepare water reserves in advance. After the supply is restored, the water may be temporarily cloudy.
