Nabeul: Emergency breakdown on a discharge pipe at Dar Chaâbane El Fehri station
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- An unexpected breakdown occurred on a wastewater discharge pipe at the Dar Chaâbane El Fehri pumping station in Nabeul.
- The National Sanitation Office (ONAS) has mobilized resources and hired a private company to expedite repairs.
- ONAS has not provided details on the cause or expected duration of the repairs, but aims for a swift restoration of service.
An unforeseen technical issue has disrupted operations at the Dar Chaâbane El Fehri pumping station in Nabeul. The National Sanitation Office (ONAS) announced on Saturday, June 13, 2026, that an unexpected breakdown occurred on the wastewater discharge pipe at the facility.
In response, ONAS stated that it has immediately deployed all available human and technical resources to address the incident and mitigate its consequences. The office has also bolstered its intervention efforts by engaging a specialized private company tasked with carrying out the necessary repairs as quickly as possible.
According to ONAS, the situation is expected to return to normal once the repair work is completed and the affected station is back in service. However, the office has not yet released further details regarding the specific causes of the breakdown or a precise timeline for the repairs. Technical teams are continuing their work to ensure a rapid restoration of the infrastructure's functionality.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.