Punggol residents hit by discoloured tap water to receive PUB rebates

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Punggol residents affected by brown-coloured water running out of their taps since Thursday will receive rebates from PUB, which apologised for the problem.

The national water agency said some could still be experiencing the problem yesterday and recommended that affected residents run their taps until the water is clear.

PUB had explained that the discoloured water was caused by suspended mineral sediments due to valve operations on a potable water pipe along the Tampines Expressway on Thursday.

The operations were to facilitate the connection of a newly-laid pipe. The water mains were flushed throughout Thursday night, which also caused some residents to experience lower water pressure than usual, it said.

Water wagons and water bags are on standby to provide free water directly to the affected residents. Residents can call the PUB at 1800 284 6600 if they require on-site assistance.