Chiba water restoration is partly rusted in tap water September 22 16:12

In Chiba Prefecture, in areas where water has been shut down due to the effects of Typhoon No. 15, while work to eliminate the water has progressed, some tap water is produced, but rust is mixed and cannot be used as drinking water.

According to the prefecture, as of 8:00 am on the 22nd, there are about 1500 households in Kimitsu City, etc. where water has continued.

In some areas where water comes out, the rust on the inside of the water pipe is washed away and the water is clouded in reddish brown.

The corporate group that supplies water to Kimitsu City, etc., moved on with a 12-person system on the 22nd, opened fire hydrants in each region to check the turbidity of water, and confirmed the presence of bubbles to check the distribution pipes. I was making sure that the water was flowing smoothly.

After draining until the water became clear, the chlorine concentration was measured to check if it was safe.

According to the prefecture, water with rust is less likely to affect health, but it is called for not to be used as drinking water.

Kazusa Kazusa General Manager of Kazusa Suido Co., Ltd., General Manager, Section 1 said, “There are places where water has been shut down for almost two weeks, and we will continue to work to deliver safe water to residents quickly.” .

In a house that was shut off

At Tomoko Suzuki (67), who lives in Kakihara, Kimitsu City, the water finally came out at dawn on the 22nd, but the water was muddy in reddish brown.

Since it was slightly yellowish at around noon, Mr. Suzuki used drinking water from the water truck and commercial drinking water.

Mr. Suzuki said, “I needed a lot of water to wash the toilets and dishes, and it was difficult to have no water for daily use. I had to stop the water for about two weeks too long. "