The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board has announced a temporary halt in water supply across Abuja due to ongoing rehabilitation work at the Lower Usuma Dam water treatment plant.

According to an official statement from the Board, the service disruption began on Friday, May 30, 2025, and is expected to continue until Friday, June 13, 2025, lasting approximately two weeks.

The Board explained that the temporary shutdown is necessary "to pave the way for the connection of the Electro-Mechanical equipment of the plants, which is a major component of the rehabilitation work" being carried out at the treatment facility.

Acknowledging the inconvenience this may cause to residents, the FCT Water Board has urged citizens to make adequate preparations for the duration of the service outage.

"We appeal to residents to kindly store water that may last them for this period, including an alternative supply to augment their needs," the statement reads.

Residents are advised to secure alternative water sources during this period to minimize disruption to their daily activities. The rehabilitation work is part of ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure and service delivery in the Federal Capital Territory.

The Water Board has not provided details about any arrangements for emergency water supply to critical facilities during the maintenance period.