BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

Enargy Water remains closed more than a month after the Honiara City Council (HCC) ordered the company to halt operations due to health and safety concerns.

The closure, which took effect on August 29, 2025, was enforced by the HCC’s Environmental Health Division to ensure compliance with food and water safety standards.

Enargy Water was the first water bottling company to be temporarily shut down, followed soon after by Sasa Water Company, legally registered as Zhong Xin Limited.

Speaking to Island Sun yesterday, HCC Environmental Health Division food safety officer Luisa Pitisopa said the Enargy Water company has made progress in addressing health requirements but is still awaiting final clearance.

“We are still waiting for the result or outcome of the water sample. So far, they have complied with many of the standards required after their closure.

“They are about to start operation, but once all requirements are met, we will issue a notice to the public confirming that Energy Water has resumed operations safely,” she said.

She said that the Division’s action forms part of a wider campaign to strengthen monitoring of bottled water companies in Honiara.

“Until clearance is given, Enargy Water remains indefinitely closed, with all production and supply suspended,” Ms Pitisopa said.

She has assured the public that once the company meets all health standards and receives approval, operations will officially resume.

She said the temporary shutdowns reflect the commitment to protect public health and ensure that drinking water produced in Honiara is safe for consumers.

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