Translated automatically by AI from the Italian original.
SYRACUSE – The water emergency affecting large parts of central Syracuse in recent hours is now over. Aretusacque has announced the completion of urgent technical work on the supply pipelines feeding the strategic Teracati reservoir, which had been compromised by repeated power blackouts across the province.
The electrical faults had caused the pumping systems at the plant to fail and sustain damage, leading to sudden cuts in the drinking water supply to two of the city’s most populous districts, Ortigia and the Borgata.
Reservoir refilling under way: supply to resume this evening
Operational teams and technicians from the water utility worked non-stop to locate and repair the leaks along the supply pipelines. With the on-site phase now complete, the company has officially begun refilling the Teracati reservoir.
As this is a key storage facility for maintaining correct operating pressure in the network, the gradual return to normal service for domestic and commercial users remains dependent on the reservoir reaching minimum levels. According to the utility’s estimates, full service will be restored by late this evening, 19 October.
The company thanks the public
Aretusacque is keeping the reservoir levels and pressures along the main pipes in the historic centre under constant monitoring.
The company has formally thanked the public, businesses and tourism operators in Ortigia and Borgata for their cooperation and patience during the emergency, reiterating its commitment to swift action to ensure the continuity of the integrated water service across the entire city.
