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Use less water or face cuts
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) yesterday warned of possible water cuts if the prevailing drought conditions continued.
General Manager B.W.R. Balasuriya told the Sunday Times that the water purification plants were working beyond capacity and the Board might have to impose cuts if the consumption patterns continued.“The consumption has increased due to the excessive heat and people are using more water for drinking and bathing,”he said.
Mr. Balasuriya appealed to the people to refrain from using purified tap water for the washing of vehicles or watering of plants.
The warning came, as coastal area residents complained that their drinking water was getting mixed with sea water as the river water levels were dropping.
Among the worst affected areas were Wadduwa, Kalutara, Hikkaduwa and Matara. Mr. Balasuriya said the situation in Colombo was under control due to the availability of water in the Kelaniya River.
Meanwhile the Meteorological Department predicted yesterday there may be rains during the next three days, but not beyond that.