Drinking water has been restored to residents in Wellington’s Titahi Bay this afternoon after a water pipe burst earlier today. <\/p>\n
Shortly after 10.30am, Wellington Water said crews were responding to the burst drinking water pipe on Piko Street, and the water was turned off for some streets. <\/p>\n
Residents in the surrounding areas were also urged to conserve water while repairs were completed. <\/p>\n
In an update just before midday, a Wellington Water spokesperson said the water had since been restored. <\/p>\n
“Please run a cold tap for a few minutes to clear any air pockets or cloudy water from their pipes before using hot taps, dishwashers and washing machines,” the spokesperson said. <\/p>\n
“The team will be in the area for a while yet backfilling the excavation and cleaning up the site. The road closure will remain in place while this occurs, and we expect to have it open again before 3pm.” <\/p>\n
They thanked residents for their “patience and understanding” as the repair was completed. <\/p>\n
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