On the evening of January 6, 2020 at around 6:00 pm, a sewer overflow was observed on the main road in front of Bank of Hawaii. PPUC Wastewater crews were notified and dispatched to the site immediately. They were able to clear the line by snaking it and discovered that grease and debris (gravel and […]
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Award of solar project expected to be issued in February 2020
The awarding of the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producers bid by Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) is expected to be awarded by February of next year with the contract expected to be signed by April, according to Acting-CEO and Chairman of PPUC Board of Directors Greg Decherong, reporting at the Palau’s national leadership meeting […]
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Two Illegal Connections Caught by PPUC Meter Technicians
On December 5, 2019 while conducting routine meter inspections in Koror, PPUC meter technicians discovered two (2) illegal connections. Below are pictures and descriptions of these connections. Illegal Connection # 1 Even with the meter displaying a reading of 0 kWh, customer still had power. Inside the meter socket, the customer bypassed the PPUC meter […]
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PPUC acknowledges violation citations
Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) admitted to the sewer overflow at the Malakal Treatment Plant as well as the violation citations issued them by Koror State Government and Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) and says they are working to resolve the problem. Last week, sewage overflowing at the Malakal Treatment Plant was noticed by […]
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PPUC struggles with sewer overflows, says KASP will solve
Sewer overflows in various places in Koror continue to plague the residents of Koror as the smell and sewage flows into the streets and people’s yards, especially after heavy rains. Recent days of heavy rains have caused sewage from sewer manholes in Koror such as Mariar, Kab ra Oldekiang, King’s Minute Mart and Sea Passion […]
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Senate proposes bill to ensure just hearing on PPUC customers’ complaints
Customer complaints against the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) prompted the senate to create a bill that proposes to uphold fair and equal opportunity in hearing out the customers’ complaints. Senator Kerai Mariur narrated the experience of a person whom he said was not given an opportunity to explain the reasons for high debts with […]