# Water supply issues in Petilia Policastro and Ortigia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-supply-issues-in-petilia-policastro-and-ortigia > Updated: 2026-10-12T11:21:19.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In Petilia Policastro, local officials met with regional authorities and water management directors to address water supply issues and high turbidity caused by heavy rainfall. To mitigate the impact of intense precipitation on aging infrastructure, the company Sorical committed to installing a double turbidity meter at the ‘Michelangelo Tavernesi’ water treatment plant to allow for quicker detection of altered parameters in the Sole River. Following these technical efforts, water shortages led to public unrest. In Petilia Policastro, residents and groups like Legambiente Valle Tacina organized protests regarding continuous service interruptions and the management of the San Teodoro reservoir. Similar scarcity and pressure issues triggered protests in Ortigia, where citizens demanded clearer communication and timelines from authorities regarding the restoration of regular service. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Water shortages trigger public protests in Petilia Policastro and Ortigia Water shortages in Petilia Policastro and Ortigia have sparked public protests, with residents demanding reliable service and transparency from water management authorities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/water-shortages-trigger-public-protests-in-petilia-policastro-and-ortigia ### 2026-10-02: Petilia Policastro officials address water supply and turbidity issues Authorities in Petilia Policastro are implementing technical solutions, including new turbidity sensors, to combat water supply issues and high turbidity caused by heavy rainfall. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petilia-policastro-officials-address-water-supply-and-turbidity-issues --- Cite as: Water supply issues in Petilia Policastro and Ortigia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/water-supply-issues-in-petilia-policastro-and-ortigia