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THE Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) is urging Swakopmund residents to use water sparingly, as the Orano Desalination Plant, which supplies the town with water, has been temporarily shut down until further notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to NamWater\u2019s Public Relations Officer, Lot Ndamanomhata, the desalination plant recorded a sulphur reading of 449 micrograms per litre (\u00b5g\/L) on Monday, 20 January 2025, at 12:00. Ndamanomhata explained that this level far exceeds the plant\u2019s operational limits, necessitating the temporary shutdown of the desalination plant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cSulphur upwelling, a seasonal natural occurrence along Namibia\u2019s coast, disrupts desalination operations by risking equipment damage and requiring additional and extensive water treatment. To safeguard the plant, Orano has suspended production until conditions improve,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ndamanomhata revealed that NamWater has initiated water supply restrictions for Swakopmund, with the possibility of further restrictions as there is uncertainty about when the plant will resume operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNamWater has implemented contingency measures to prioritise water distribution, ensuring essential supply to critical areas. Residents and stakeholders are urged to use water sparingly,\u201d Ndamanomhata urged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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