Key Facts
• June 28, 10:00 PM: Restoration of water supply completed in Kamakura, Kanagawa.
• June 29, 1:00 AM: Drinking water declared safe for use.
• Approximately 10,000 households experienced water outages on June 28.
• Emergency water supply stations set up at 10 locations in the city.
• Cause: Corroded bolts on a water pipe installed in 1964 led to leakage.
• City advises users to check water clarity before use.
Summary
A large-scale water outage in Kamakura, Kanagawa, affecting around 10,000 households, was resolved on June 28 at 10:00 PM. By June 29, 1:00 AM, the water was deemed safe for drinking. The outage was caused by corrosion in bolts of a 1964-installed water pipe, leading to leakage. Authorities provided emergency water supplies at 10 locations. Residents expressed concerns about health and hygiene during the outage. The city has urged users to ensure water clarity before use.
