The Water Services Corporation (WSC) has suspended New Water production in Gozo after finding illegal discharges of farm slurry in the sewer network that disrupted operations at the sewage treatment plant.Farm slurries carry a very high organic load and should not be disposed of through the sewer system.WSC currently operates a dedicated facility in Gozo specifically for the lawful reception and treatment of farm slurries, which is available to the farming sector five to six days a week. Despite this provision, farm waste is still being illegally discharged into the urban sewer network, bypassing the controlled intake process entirely.Photographic evidence collected at the Gozo facility shows farm slurry solids present in the fine screen area, confirming the extent of the contamination. As a result, the sewage treatment process has been compromised. To protect the plant’s delicate membranes from further damage, the production of New Water in Gozo has been completely halted.The disposal of farm slurry in the public sewer system violates applicable waste and water regulations and causes direct damage to critical national infrastructure. Anyone found responsible will be held liable for damages.WSC will continue monitoring the situation and will issue further updates when necessary.Members of the public who have information about the illegal dumping of farm waste into the public sewer are encouraged to report it anonymously by contacting WSC’s Customer Care Centre on 80076400.Tag a friend to let them know•