Citizens take showers at street fountains, MUSKİ says the problem is being solved
There is a water crisis in the neighborhoods near Göcek, one of Fethiye's tourism centers. Citizens are forced to take showers at street fountains. Good news has come from MUSKİ. The water transmission lines in the region are being renewed.
In the Belenpınar, Taşbaşı, Kepez, and Gökççeovacık areas of Göcek Neighborhood in Fethiye, the water problem that has lasted about 14 days is adversely affecting the daily lives of the local people.
Citizens living in rural areas stated that similar problems occur every year especially in summer, and this time the water cuts have continued intermittently for about two weeks.
Some citizens having difficulty accessing water are forced to take showers at fountains in shared use areas.
It is stated that the problem in the region stems from the inadequacy of the existing drinking water pipeline.
MUSKİ DRINKING WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN LINE IS BEING RENEWED
Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (MUSKİ) General Directorate is implementing an important drinking water renewal investment in Gökççeovacık Neighborhood of Fethiye district. Within the scope of the work, the existing main drinking water line of approximately 3,000 meters is being renewed with larger diameter lines, and Sabunlu Neighborhood attached to Kavacık and Dalaman districts will also benefit from this investment in addition to Gökççeovacık.
A NEW LINE SUITABLE FOR INCREASING WATER DEMAND IS BEING BUILT
The existing main line providing drinking water to Gökççeovacık and the surrounding group neighborhoods of Fethiye could not adequately meet the region's needs due to the end of its service life and population growth over the years. The rugged terrain of the region, pool usage, and the increase in construction also caused pressure drops and water cuts, especially in summer.
To solve these problems experienced in the region, after inspections by MUSKİ General Directorate, it was announced that the renewal of the approximately 3,000-meter main drinking water line has started and the works are ongoing. (NewsCenter)
