High elevated areas usually have low water pressure, especially during the dry season, he added.
“We always inform new applicants for water connection about the potential problems in the area,” he said.
But some businesses were not severely affected when CUC implemented water rationing in certain areas, he added.
Most, if not all, of the big hotels, laundromats and bottled water producers are not dependent on CUC because they have their own water wells, he said.
When the garment industry was still operating on Saipan, he said the factories had their own water sources.
The water rationing on Capital Hill and in Garapan is still in effect despite the rain of the past days because the water supply remains depleted after the island experienced moderate drought conditions, Iglecias said.
Water interruption will continue until further notice, he added.
He is again reminding the community to observe water conservation guidelines.
“We need a strong commitment and cooperation of the community to help conserve our water,” he said.
He encouraged residents to report water leaks in their areas immediately to CUC.
At present, he added, only the Tanapag spring is supplying water since the Donni Spring, one of the biggest springs that supply CUC, has been shut down and the Achugao spring has dried up.
He said about 80 percent of the water supply comes from wells and the average water consumption on Saipan reaches to one million gallons everyday.
He said there are reports that some farmers are tapping CUC water lines and tampering water meters.
“There are also very few cases in the residential areas who want to circumvent the fees,” he added.
He said CUC is trying to stop these illegal activities and will need the cooperation of the community.
“Let us be good stewards and good partners in water conservation,” he added.
