In an emergency, your household will have to care for yourselves and your pets for at least 7 days until water distribution points are set up. If an earthquake hit, it could take several weeks to restore water service.
You need to have at least 3 litres of drinking water for each person per day. You will also need water for pets, cooking and washing.
For more information on storing emergency water and general household preparedness, visit the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) website.
Water tanks
You can set up your own emergency water supply at home.
Cost: $115
Capacity: 200 litres
You can pick up and pay for these water tanks at our Tip Shop at Southern Landfill during the shop's usual opening hours - including weekends. Please follow the installation instructions carefully.