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Keep up to date with the latest news from Wellington Water and our mahi here.

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1/05/2019

Working towards resilience – rainfall flood risks in Porirua

The extreme weather in Porirua over the last few years is a reminder of the flooding risks that we live with in our island nation. To help understand these risks and plan for the future, we’ve completed computer models of the likely impact of extreme rainfall on much of the urban areas of Porirua. Flood modelling helps us identify areas that are likely to be affected by extreme rainfall events.

29/04/2019

Omāroro water reservoir community engagement programme wins Gold Quill Award of Merit

The Omāroro Water Reservoir Community Engagement Programme won the 2019 IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit!

19/04/2019

UPDATE: Naenae reservoir

Lower Hutt residents may notice an increase in the taste and odour of chlorine in their drinking water over the next couple of days.

17/04/2019

South Wairarapa District Council to join Wellington Water

South Wairarapa District Council today voted to join Wellington Water as a shareholder and become a client of its three waters management services.

8/04/2019

Dawn blessing for city’s new water reservoir

A dawn blessing for Wellington City’s planned new Omāroro water reservoir in the Town Belt marks the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage.

29/03/2019

Swimmers urged to keep out of water in the inner Wellington harbour

Swimmers are being urged to keep out of water in the inner Wellington harbour due to recent tests of stormwater showing high levels of bacteria which indicate sewage contamination.

23/02/2019

Titahi Bay residents asked to save water after burst cuts supply

Residents in Titahi Bay, Porirua, are being asked to limit their water use after the pipe that supplies water to the suburb’s main reservoir burst this morning (Saturday, 23 February).

8/02/2019

Brooklyn residents asked to conserve water

The Wellington suburb Brooklyn has seen an increase in water demand which is putting significant pressure on drinking-water supply to that area.

30/01/2019

Baking hot days prompt call for ‘mindful’ water use

Wellington Water is asking residents to be careful with their water use as the hot weather baking the country enters a third day.

10/01/2019

Pilmuir Street works to complete vital lifeline for Hutt Hospital

Upcoming works in Pilmuir and Copeland Street will complete a major water main upgrade for Lower Hutt that will protect water supply to Hutt Hospital even in the event of a significant earthquake.