Water Alert Level 2 - PIopio
Due to operational issues and the current hot weather, Piopio township will move into Level 2 water restriction from tomorrow - Friday 6 February 2026.
Water conservation measures are required to reduce demand on the water treatment plant. We ask Piopio residents to be mindful of their water use.
Water shutdown notice - William Street and adjoining streets
A water shutdown will be happening from 9am to 3.30pm today along William Street and adjoining streets. This is to allow council contractor Schick Civil to commission a new watermain line. Thank you for your understanding.

Piopio Water Treatment Plant

28 May 2013, 8:59 AM

Around 30 people gathered at the Piopio Water Treatment Plant last Friday 24th May.

The Treatment Plant was officially opened by Piopio resident Jennifer Kearns.

A tour of the Plant site included the natural spring, clarifier, chemical processes and Ultra Filtration (Membrane). The tour was followed by a light lunch at the Piopio Cosmopolitan Club. 

Dell Hood Medical Officer of Health from the Waikato District Health Board gave a speech about the importance of quality water supply for the health and well-being of our communities.

Piopio Water Treatment Plant Cutting the ribbon

Jennifer Kearns was invited to Officially Open the Plant.

Piopio Water Treatment Plant Clarifier

Residents, contractors and staff viewing the clarifier tanks at the Piopio Water Treatment Plant.

Official Opening Piopio Water Treatment Plant Filtration

WDC’s Asset Engineer - Rex Larmen joins Geoff Truscott - Director Masons Engineering NZ Ltd in explaining the high tech filtration system.