Water disruption in Colombo and outer Colombo areas

Water disruption in Colombo and outer Colombo areas

An underground pipe at the Ambatale water purifying system had burst and as a result the

water supply has been stopped until the repair work which is under way is completed.

As a result of this damage the water supply to Colombo, Kaduwela, Maharagama, Sri Jayewardenapura, Kolonnawa and Boralesgamuwa  Municipal areas have been disrupted. Also the areas coming under the Pradeshiya Sabhas of Kotikawatta and  Mulleriyawa too have been affected.

The authorities of the Water Supply & Drainage Board have notified that repairs to bring the pipe that was damaged in the water purifying unit would be made and by 4 o clock today the water supply would be most probably  be restored.