Water Resilience
Are you water ready?
Do you have enough water stored for an emergency?
After a disaster like an earthquake or flood, there could be damage to our water network and water may not come out of your tap. You and your whānau will need your own supply of emergency water for the first seven days.
Sharing information that helps our community get prepared for an emergency ties to goal four of our sustainability strategy, which is to have a resilient community.
Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) has produced some quick information guides on how much water to store, and how to store your water. You can view all the information below:
Options for storing water
Juice or soft drink bottles
- Clean and re-use juice or soft drink bottles.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Do not use milk bottles - any milk residue will contaminate the water.
10 - 20 litre containers
- These containers are available from hardware stores.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
200L Water Tanks
Water tanks available at council
To help our community become more resilient we have water tanks available for $128.00, we have a limited offer available for Community Card Service holder too. These tanks, when empty, weigh 7.5 kg and are easy to transport, and one tank usually fits in a standard four door car.
Storing water is important as after a disaster like an earthquake or flood, there could be damage to the water network and water may not come out of your tap. It is recommended that you store 20 litres per person per day for seven days. WREMO have partnered with New Zealand water tank manufacturer, The Tank Guy, to make a 200L water tank available.
Check out how to install your water tank below
Buy a 200-litre water tank