About the water supply

Water – abuse it and you'll lose it. Students learn how to be waterwise!

Water restrictions may be introduced with very dry weather and increased demand for water.

Water pressure is a measurement of the force needed to move water from groundwater wells, through the water mains and into individual pipes.

Some drinking water in Christchurch and Lyttelton is supplied through older lead-jointed pipes.

Some drinking water in Christchurch and Lyttelton is supplied through older lead-jointed pipes.