Between July 9 and August 9, hot water supply in Chisinau will be suspended. The reason for this pause is the need to perform maintenance and repair works at the co-generation plant CET-2 and the heat piping, Info-Prim Neo learned from a Termocom press release. Security rules prescribe that the system needs to be fully disconnected before the testing works. Owners of basements crossed by heat pipes must take safety measures in case the piping is damaged. Failures and leaks of underground water pipes are possible near streets, block yards and in basements. The utility recommends people to keep children away from basements and manholes where hot water surfaces.