PUBLIC Services’ plans to commercialise Guernsey’s water and wastewater operations have been put on hold by the States.

THE strange-tasting tap water in large areas of the island this week was caused by the recent cold snap, Guernsey Water has said.

CONCERNED Guernsey Water and Wastewater staff have written to all deputies demanding reassurances over plans to commercialise the units.

SAMPLES taken from the public water supply show that it is clear of legionella bacteria, Guernsey Water has confirmed.

A SCALE model of a new sewage treatment plant was unveiled to islanders last night.

MORE than £1.5m. has been raised through the sale of the former Guernsey Water building on South Esplanade.

A DIVING team is to be used to install a new bypass pipe on the bed of St Saviour’s Reservoir.

WATER and electricity companies should combine to offer a better service, leading figures from both utilities have said.

GUERNSEY Water will set out its case for the future of how the island deals with its sewage before the end of the year.

REPLACING the island’s sewage network could cost £10m. a year for the next five years, Guernsey Water has said.