Water cut in six Algiers communes for maintenance, SEAAL says

The Société des eaux et de l'assainissement d'Alger (SEAAL) will disrupt the water supply in six communes in Algiers from Monday for planned maintenance on a main supply pipe.

Algérie 360 reported that the work is planned periodic maintenance, not a breakdown. SEAAL informed its customers in advance so that households could prepare.

The affected area is mainly the west of the capital and its higher neighbourhoods. Beni Messous, Chéraga and Bouzareah are among the communes concerned.

Several more targeted areas are also affected: Beau-Fraisier in Oued Koriche, Zghara near Bologhine, and the upper part of Raïs Hamidou.

Higher areas depend on pumps and reservoirs, which empty quickly when a main pipe is shut off. Areas at lower levels usually feel the effect less.

Households are advised to store water before the supply stops.

When will the water return?

Supply returns in stages from Wednesday, and the usual distribution programme will resume gradually.

First the pipe goes back into service. Then the water stored in the reservoirs is refilled, and each area is supplied normally again.

Water resources in the capital remain under strain, with dams, groundwater and desalination plants all in heavy use.

Customers can follow the work through SEAAL's official channels, including its social media pages and call centre.