Water supply interrupted in Donaustadt: Night without water for residents

Water supply interrupted in Donaustadt: Night without water for residents

An unexpected problem in the underground of the Danube city has meant that many residents have to do without the usual water supply overnight. In order to carry out the necessary repairs, access to the water had to be cut in several streets.

On Wednesday morning there was a pipe break in the 3rd district in Rabengasse. While the damage was registered in the early morning, the repair work dragged on until the afternoon. When working on the problem in Rabengasse, another water pipe crown in Langobardenstrasse occurred. This time the incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. and also had an impact on public transport because bus lines had to be redirected.

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A spokesman for the Viennese water spokesman said that there was a reduction in the ground in Langobardenstrasse, which meant that no water was actually running, but which was still unstable. The unclear state meant that a team was immediately sent by local experts to analyze the damage and take the necessary measures. In particular, the water supply had to be interrupted for numerous households in order to be able to carry out the repairs.

The exact number of households concerned cannot be quantified for the time being, but the residents were informed that the water supply between the intersection of Asperner Heldenplatz/Biber heap path and Langobardenstrasse 170 could be temporarily discontinued. The affected residents were informed by notices in the residential areas.

emergency supply set up

Mobile drinking fountains and water tanks of the MA 48 were provided for those affected so that residents have access to drinking water. This emergency supply is intended to ensure that nobody remains in the acute emergency. In the meantime, traffic disruptions also come to Langobardenstrasse, where Bus 77a is diverted due to the repair work. The traffic impairments could still exist on Thursday afternoon, depending on the duration of the work.

The forecast as to when the repairs will be completed is still uncertain. However, it is hoped that the most important work will be done at 7 a.m. until Thursday morning. Until then, many people around Langobardenstrasse have to do without the tap water, but can supply themselves at the water points provided. This is a temporary measure to ensure that the residents remain cared for.

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