Severe weather conditions from Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May may impact the network
Severe weather conditions may impact the network

Due to severe weather conditions forecasted from today, 30 April until Friday 2 May, there may be impacts on the network, 

Heavy rain increases the chance of excess stormwater entering the wastewater network, which it doesn’t have capacity for. This means there is a higher risk of wastewater overflows during wet weather events or emergencies such as major power cuts.

Our operations team are checking known risk areas and working to ensure that the stormwater network will be running as smoothly as possible. 

 

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Published 23/02/2020

Power cut affects water supply in South Wairarapa towns

Update 24 February

Thanks to the residents of Greytown and Featherston for conserving water yesterday after the power cut affected water supply.

South Wairarapa are experiencing a district wide power outage at the moment, with power expected to be back on by noon.

Reservoirs are at a reasonable level but it’s a good idea to conserve water where you can until we know the power is back.

Update 1.45pm

Power has successfully been restored, however the reservoir level is low.

We continue to urge residents of Greytown and Featherston to actively conserve water for the next 24 hours to ensure the reservoir can recover.

Update 23 February 

Greytown and Featherston residents are being asked to minimise water use and delay their showers, laundry and other water use this morning until power is restored to a critical water pump.

Trees in lines are believed to have cut power to a main water pump that feeds the towns‘ reservoir.

Power is expected to be restored mid morning, but Wellington Water advises that the reservoir level is very low and is asking for people to minimise their use until midday.

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