OREANDA-NEWS. April 20, 2010. AS Tallinna Vesi's overall operating indicators suffered a decline in the first quarter of 2010 due to extreme weather conditions, which greatly affected the number of service interruptions and customer complaints. At the same time the Company is pleased to report that 100% water samples taken at the customers taps in the first quarter were compliant with quality requirements.

The number and duration of unplanned interruptions did increase in the first quarter of 2010 as a result of extreme winter conditions. This had an impact on overall levels of service, However, AS Tallinna Vesi increased its resources and activities to minimize disruptions and as a result, there were no interruptions lasting over 12 hours in the first quarter of 2010.

In March the number of wastewater blockages was significantly higher than in 2009 and with the melt waters there were flooding events in Pirita, Saue and near Harku Lake at the end of the month. Because of the large volumes of water pollution of the environment was minimal and posed no danger.

Although the prolonged winter has delayed the start of the construction season, the Company remains confident that it will deliver the network extension plan by the end of 2010 as agreed with the City of Tallinn in 2007.