The electric failure was resolved that had blocked the functioning of the lifting pumps of the Fiumefreddo aqueduct which supplies the Messina water network. The plant is back in operation and the water is returning to the city, even if the distribution can resume almost regularly only from tomorrowdue to the increase in the request accumulated after the unexpected stop.
The problem occurred In the night between Saturday and Sundaywhen they have occurred Four detachments of Enel’s electric supply. The first blackout was recorded at 2:37followed by a second to 3:12a third at 5:00 and a quarter at 6:00. These consecutive interruptions have caused the Block of the pumping systemcompromising the regular provision of water in the areas served by the aqueduct.
The distribution was interrupted today around 10 ambut, with the restoration of electricity and the consequent reactivation of the pumps, the plant has started to introduce water into the city network. The conditions will gradually return to normal In the next 24 hours