The Water Network - How it all works
Wellington's network is designed to protect your health, your waterways, and our shared future.
Ever wonder what happens to water before it reaches your tap or after it goes down the drain? Our network connects every drop to a bigger story.
Learn all bout how all three water systems, drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater work together to deliver safe water.
The Network is made up of:
78,586+
Kms of Pipe
35
Treatment Plants
(Drinking water & Wastewater)
80,688
Homes
30,129
Businesses
6
Regions
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Water Source
How we collect water... the journey begins...
Check out how much water is used everyday with our Supply Map.
Treating water
Water that we collect from your home, once you've used it...
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Once water is collected it travels through pipes to a treatment plant...
We constantly monitor our Treatment Plants... the network requires constant maintenance. Here are some key projects happening around the community...
Work around the network
Water to your tap
From nature to your tap...
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Water down your drain
Water that we collect from your home, once you've used it...
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Managing the rain
When it rains, it runs
Rainwater flows off streets, rooftops and driveways. Stormwater drains help prevent flooding and protect our waterways from pollution.
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