Pattaya Mabprachan Reservoir recovers, but crisis not over, PWA says

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Beautiful sunset rays reflect off the water in Mabprachan reservoir which is seeing water levels rising because of ample rain in the past few weeks.

The Mabprachan Reservoir saw a welcome rise in water level following recent storms, but it is still half empty.

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Chaithas Eedsaeng, Pattaya manager for the Provincial Waterworks Authority, said Aug. 18, the increase from a low of 20-percent capacity isn’t all due to rain. Some of it has come from water diversions from the Prasae, Nong Plalai & Bangpra reservoirs and purchases from the East Water Group.

It was just a few months ago when Mabprachan reservoir, one of the main water reserves in Pattaya, showed signs of severe drought.

The PWA had cut back water distribution to 150,000 cubic meters a day, but has turned up the taps again.

Chaithas said the PWA would rest easier if Mabprachan’s capacity were at 80 percent, so, the utility still urges people to conserve.


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