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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2016 February Water restriction update for Waitomo district

Water restriction update for Waitomo district

11 Feb 2016

The latest readings taken by WDC's Water services team show that all water supply levels are currently above the minimum thresholds.

Council encourages residents and businesses to continue their water conservation efforts to reduce demand. Year-round water conservation and awareness across all communities is essential in order to preserve the precious water resources for future generations. The accepted daily allocation of 200 litres of water per person remains a target that residents should aim for.

Breaks and leaks can occur in underground water pipes on properties both in town and in rural communities. A leaking water pipe can lose a significant volume of water every hour of every day until it is repaired properly. If you have concerns that a water leak exists on your property, please contact WDC on 0800 932 4357 immediately so that we can assist in investigating the issue further.  Council’s after hours service is available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.

Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

The Water Treatment Plant is undergoing the next major phase of the significant capital upgrade. WDC anticipates that the operational work involved in this project may temporarily affect the service and for this reason, the current Level 3 Water Restrictions will remain in place for Te Kuiti residents.

Te Kuiti Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Update on Water Restrictions for Piopio, Mokau and Benneydale

WDC have revised the water restrictions for Piopio, Mokau and Benneydale communities, and would like to notify residents that Level 2 restrictions are now in place.

Level 2

Restriction
  • Use sprinklers on alternate days between 6-8am and 6-8pm (e.g even street numbers of even days; odd street numbers on odd days).
  • Hand-held hosing is permitted.

Every effort you make to conserve water will make a big difference.


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