From midnight Wednesday, 29 November 2017 until further notice. You can still water carefully by hand.
Ban on residential sprinklers and irrigation systems.
We manage drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services in the Wellington region.
An important part of our work is promoting water conservation and sustainability.
We're also working with local councils and communities to help make sure people have access to emergency water in the event of a major earthquake.
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Known outages and overflows
We’re constantly working to maintain an efficient and robust water network, so occasionally there may be work in your area. You can explore our current and upcoming work, water outages and any overflows on our interactive map.
Featured information
Record leaks reported in December 2017
A record breaking 2140 leaks were reported in December 2017 across the region. Read more
New pipeline for Knights Road
Wellington Water is back at work on Knights Road, Lower Hutt. A 1.5 kilometre pipeline is being installed from Waterloo to the Hutt River, to ensure a new ultraviolet treatment system will be good to go before peak summer demand for drinking water. Read more
Waiwhetu Aquifer - chlorination
Greater Wellington Regional Council has approved the permanent chlorination of Lower Hutt drinking water. The Council voted in favour of a recommendation from Wellington Water, based on our Waterloo Wellfield Water Quality Contamination Investigations Report. Read more
FAQs
Tips
- Mulch your garden to keep moisture in - and weeds out
- Use full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher
- Control your hose with a trigger and only water the roots (not the leaves) of plants
- Follow your council's watering restrictions
Report a fault
Something wrong with the water at your house or business? The first step is to contact your local council. They'll take all the relevant details and pass them on to our contractor.