Water Supply Disruptions Planned for February 23 – 2026
The National Water Supply and Distribution Company (SONEDE) announced that temporary interruptions in drinking‑water distribution will affect several regions on Monday, 23 February 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Why the interruption?
According to a press release issued on Saturday, the service cuts are necessary for scheduled maintenance and upkeep at the Zarat seawater desalination plant located in the Governorate of Gabès.
Affected areas
| Governorate | Municipalities / Sectors |
|---|---|
| Gabès | Gabès Sud, Mareth |
| Tataouine | Tataouine Nord, Tataouine Sud, Ghomrassen |
| Médenine | Médenine Nord, Médenine Sud, Zarzis, Sidi Makhlouf |
Expected restoration
- Gradual return to normal service: starting Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 22:00 (10:00 p.m.).
What residents should do
- Plan ahead and store an adequate amount of water for essential needs.
- Limit non‑essential water use (e.g., watering gardens, washing cars) during the outage.
- Stay informed by following updates from SONEDE via their website or local media.
“We ask the population to take necessary precautions and manage their water consumption responsibly during this period,” the SONEDE statement added.
Keywords: SONEDE, water distribution disruption, Zarat desalination plant, Gabès, Tataouine, Médenine, water maintenance, Tunisia water supply.
