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Water supply disrupted in three Tunisian governorates

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Three governorates in Tunisia, Sousse, Monastir, and Mahdia, will experience a disruption in drinking water distribution.
  • The interruption, starting Tuesday at noon and lasting until Wednesday at noon, is due to high turbidity in raw water from the Nebhana dam.
  • SONEDE, the national water distribution company, cited recent rains as the cause and aims to protect infrastructure.

Residents in the upper areas of Sousse, Monastir, and Mahdia governorates are advised of a temporary disruption to their drinking water supply. The Société Nationale d’Exploitation et de Distribution des Eaux (SONEDE) announced that the interruption began Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM and is scheduled to last until Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

SONEDE explained that the suspension of raw water intake from the Nebhana dam is necessary due to significantly increased turbidity. Recent rainfall has impacted the water quality, leading the company to temporarily halt the supply to prevent potential damage to the water treatment and distribution infrastructure.

This measure, while causing inconvenience, is a precautionary step taken by SONEDE to ensure the long-term integrity of the water system and maintain the quality of service once normal operations can resume. The company has not provided further details on alternative water provisions during this period.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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