PNG Power commenced its leakage test exercise today.
The power supplier announced this in a public notice.
The test will include applying a yellow dye into the Sirinumu Dam face to identify possible water leakage to the other side of the Dam face.
As a result of this dye, PNG power said some parts of the downstream water might turn into a yellow colour.
The call centre advised that this may be experienced only by those living closer to the dam.
But they have clarified that this yellow dye is a food dye and is safe.
“It is not poisonous in any way to the environment and habitat.”
However, it is recommended not to use and consume water until the dye dissolves and colour returns to normal.
This exercise runs from 8am – 4pm.
As per the notice, the yellow dye will take 6 – 8 hours to dissolve/dilute.
Please preserve water earlier for consumption during this process.