The Krymsky district administration announced that residents in Krymsky district, Gelendzhik, and Novorossiysk will experience a planned water outage lasting 18 hours as authorities work to address damage in the main water supply system.
The information was conveyed in a Telegram update from Sergei Les, the head of Krymsky district. The message stated that a serious failure occurred in the central water distribution network. Beginning at 10:00 on September 14, water supply to all subscribers will be halted. People in the Crimean region, as well as those in Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik, should anticipate a complete disruption to their water service.
Officials indicated that the emergency response and repair work are expected to take about 18 hours, followed by an additional six hours to return to the normal, planned supply regime. Residents were urged to prepare by stockpiling sufficient drinking water and water suitable for technical use during the outage.
In view of the interruption, local kindergartens in Krymsk were advised to close for the day or operate only until lunchtime, and schools with second-shift schedules were expected to shorten lessons accordingly. These measures aim to minimize risks to public health and ensure safety as repairs proceed.
Vladimir Polivar, who leads the Troitsky Group Water Supply Unit, confirmed that the incident occurred within the main water supply system. He noted that the specific causes are being investigated by a dedicated technical commission, which is conducting a thorough assessment to prevent a recurrence.
The incident is framed as a reminder of the critical vulnerabilities in centralized water infrastructure and the need for robust contingency planning. Local authorities emphasize the importance of having a sufficient reserve of potable water and essentials while repairs continue. The situation has prompted authorities to issue practical guidance on how households can manage the outage, including ways to conserve water and ensure hygiene and safety during the outage window.
This report additionally highlights the broader context of water security in regional networks, where supply resilience relies on rapid detection, coordinated emergency response, and reliable communication with residents. In related discussions, officials have stressed the role of proactive maintenance and continuous monitoring to reduce the likelihood of such disruptions and to shorten downtime when incidents occur. [Citation: Krymsky district administration Telegram channel; Troitsky Group Water Supply Unit briefing]
In a separate note, it was observed that some public statements in other regions have drawn attention to water safety as a general topic. While such remarks may be made in different contexts, the current municipal notification remains focused on the immediate outage and the steps being taken to restore service as soon as possible. [Citation: regional press briefings]
As repairs advance, residents are advised to monitor official updates through authorized channels and to follow any additional safety instructions issued by local authorities. The authorities reiterate their commitment to restoring full water service quickly while ensuring the health and safety of the community during and after the outage. [Citation: emergency management communications]