The massive-scale intervention on Florence’s “Autostrada dell’Acqua” (Water Freeway) is continuing as deliberate, with no main disruptions reported within the water provide. The works, which started late Friday night and can proceed by way of Saturday, contain the set up of two massive pre-assembled connection sections at building websites in Piazza Donatello and Piazza Beccaria.
In line with Publiacqua, the corporate managing the regional water provide, the stress throughout Florence and Campi Bisenzio has decreased, as anticipated, however with out widespread service interruptions. Some remoted issues have been reported, largely in upper-floor flats or areas outlined as “crimson zones” with out water pressurization methods (autoclaves).
In Prato, the place stress was predicted to peak within the early morning (7:00–9:00 AM), the service was totally assured. Nevertheless, from 9:00 AM to midday, lowered stress could have triggered some short-term points. Different municipalities within the Florence metropolitan space — together with Calenzano, Sesto Fiorentino, and Signa — haven’t reported important issues.
To mitigate any service gaps, Publiacqua deployed 29 water tankers (autobotti) throughout the affected areas.
In a single day, employees efficiently carried out an important section of the challenge: closing and emptying the 1.2-meter-diameter pipelines, adopted by chopping and getting ready the connections to the brand new infrastructure. Last reconnections are being accomplished all through Saturday. Full water stress and regular service are anticipated to return steadily between Saturday night and the evening of Sunday, Might 11.
Publiacqua expressed appreciation for the general public’s cooperation, noting a considerable drop in water consumption through the works — down 20% in Prato and 15% in Campi Bisenzio, Sesto Fiorentino, and Calenzano. “This reveals nice civic duty,” stated Publiacqua President Nicola Perini. “We thank the residents and all the employees concerned for his or her contribution to minimizing disruption.”
Anybody nonetheless experiencing issues on Sunday morning is inspired to contact the toll-free quantity 800 314 314 to request fast help.
For updates on water stress in particular municipalities, Publiacqua will proceed to situation notices within the coming hours
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