SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM EXTENDED; WATER RESTORATION UPDATES
Governor Extends Summer Youth Employment Program
The Department of Youth Affairs and the Office of the Governor announce that the Governor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (GSYEP) has been extended by one week, through Friday, July 31, 2026, due to disruptions caused by Super Typhoon Bavi.
Program participants and parents with questions may contact DYA at (671) 735-5037/8 or (671) 480-6407/6903/6907/6937/6959, or email dya.youth.employment@dya.guam.gov.
Water Restoration Updates
The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) production crews continue to address grounded motor wells today in Adacao and Yigo. Repairs to both wells are expected to be completed today, and water samples will be collected once repairs are completed. GWA expects system pressure improvements in parts of Mangilao, Astumbo, and Kaiser when wells are returned to service.
GWA reports the following as of 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15:
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93 wells online – 89 on island power and 4 on generator power
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100% of booster pump stations are online
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The Ugum Surface Water Treatment Plant and the Tumon Maui are online and now on island power. Santa Rita Springs remains on generator power.
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100% of wastewater treatment plants are operational, 4 of them on island power.
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98% of sewer pump stations are online
GWA estimates that approximately 96% of customers have had water restored since COR 4 was declared (43,643 customer accounts; 1,550 customers remain without service).
GWA expects that water service availability at specific parts of the island will vary throughout the day and may affect reporting data throughout the restoration process. GWA is aware of areas experiencing low to no water pressure in parts of Agana Heights, Barrigada, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Dededo, Harmon, Mangilao, Maina, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Nimitz Hill Estates, Sinajana, Santa Rita-Sumai, Talofofo, Tamuning, Yigo and Yona.
Where To Get Water: Tankers And Flexitanks
GWA has deployed water tankers and flexitanks in areas experiencing low to no water pressure. 11 water tankers are currently staged at:
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Barrigada: Library and Jesus Cruz Street
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Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office
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Dededo: Chalan Palauan, Astumbo Senior Center, Machanao, near UR Market
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Mangilao: Santa Teresita Catholic Church
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Talo’fo’fo Mayor’s Office
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Yigo: Chalan La Chance, Chalan Tomin, Gil Breeze Subdivision
Please bring your own containers to store and haul water. Additional tankers and flexitanks will be provided to the community, with official notification sent to the public as they are staged. In addition to residential tankers, GWA is supporting critical care facilities such as clinics and dialysis centers.
Water Conservation Measures in Effect
Conservation of water is critical to restoring areas remaining without service. GWA continues to receive reports of pressure washing and car washing while parts of our system remain depleted. To protect the recovery, inspectors are visiting homes and businesses to seek compliance with these emergency conservation measures. We are asking every household and business to stop washing vehicles and stop all pressure washing until every zone has been fully pressurized.
Precautionary Boil Water Notice
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice remains in effect for customers who lost water service for 48 hours or longer following Super Typhoon Bavi. It does not apply to customers who never lost water service.
Customers who experienced any interruption in service may also choose to take precautions. Water should be brought to a boil for three minutes and allowed to cool before use. Boiled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food until further notice.
Water Quality Testing
Distribution system sampling and analysis began July 7. Sample collection is island-wide and will continue as more of the distribution system is restored. Results will be reported to the public as they become available.
To report an issue, contact GWA Dispatch at (671) 646-4211 or dispatch@guamwaterworks.org to report water issues such as low or no pressure, or wastewater issues such as backups and sewer overflows.
Visit the following links for the latest information:
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/